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

Ancil, 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 Ancil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ancil in America

Ancil is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ancil surname appeared 196 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 Ancil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ancil 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 Ancil

The surname ANCIL has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "ancil," which means "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who served in a household or estate.

Some historical records indicate that the name ANCIL was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Oxfordshire. In the Domesday Book, a survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are mentions of individuals with similar spellings, such as Ansel and Ansil, which could be related to the ANCIL surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ANCIL surname can be traced back to the 13th century. John Ansil, born around 1220 in Oxfordshire, was mentioned in a court record from 1256 as a landowner in the village of Weston-on-the-Green.

During the 14th century, the name ANCIL appeared in several historical documents, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. Here, a certain Thomas Ancil was listed as a tenant in 1348.

In the 16th century, a notable individual with the ANCIL surname was William Ancil, born in 1512 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who served as a alderman in the city of Lincoln.

Another historical figure with the ANCIL surname was Robert Ancil, born in 1664 in Yorkshire. He was a respected scholar and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy, including "A Treatise on the Divine Attributes" published in 1702.

During the 17th century, the ANCIL surname also gained recognition in the arts. John Ancil, born in 1635 in Oxfordshire, was a renowned painter known for his portraits and landscapes. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and gentry of the time.

In the 18th century, Sarah Ancil, born in 1723 in Lincolnshire, gained recognition as a pioneering educator. She established one of the first schools for girls in her region, providing education to daughters of local gentry and aristocracy.

While the ANCIL surname may have variations in spelling, such as Ansil, Ansel, or Ancill, it has maintained a strong presence throughout English history, with individuals from various walks of life bearing this name and contributing to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ancil

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

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 Ancil 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 Ancil 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 Ancil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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