Find out how popular the last name Ackiss is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ackiss.

Ackiss, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ackiss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ackiss in America

Ackiss is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ackiss surname appeared 189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ackiss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ackiss to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ackiss

The surname "ACKISS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ac" meaning "oak" and "hiss" meaning "ridge" or "hill," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an oak-covered ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Achis." This entry suggests that the surname was already well-established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Ackys," "Ackisse," and "Akys," reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that era. These variations often depended on regional dialects and the preferences of individual record-keepers.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to other parts of England, as evidenced by records from counties like Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable bearer of the name was John Ackiss, a landowner in Yorkshire who was mentioned in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared to have gained prominence in the county of Gloucestershire. Historical records from this time period include references to individuals such as William Ackiss (born around 1520) and Thomas Ackiss (born circa 1550), both of whom were prominent farmers in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to be found across various parts of England, with some bearers achieving notable status. One such individual was Sir Thomas Ackiss (1658-1732), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for the borough of Bristol in the early 18th century.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Ackiss (1720-1804), a renowned author and poet from Warwickshire, whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime. Her collection of poems, titled "Musings of the Soul," was published in 1785 and received critical acclaim.

Despite its English origins, the surname "ACKISS" eventually spread to other parts of the world, likely through immigration and exploration. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was associated with geographic features and the early settlement patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ackiss

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ackiss.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ackiss was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ackiss has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ackiss was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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