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

Archbold, 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 Archbold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archbold in America

Archbold is the 22012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archbold surname appeared 1,178 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 Archbold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Archbold 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 Archbold

The surname Archbold is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the place name Archbold, a village in Northumberland, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "arce" meaning "ark" or "chest" and "bold" meaning "dwelling" or "house."

The earliest recorded reference to the name Archbold can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from the late 12th century, where it appears as "de Archabold." This suggests that the surname was initially used to denote someone from the village of Archbold.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a settlement called "Archebold" is mentioned in Northumberland, which is likely the same place from which the surname originated. This indicates that the name has its roots in the pre-Norman Conquest era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Archbold was John Archbold, who was born in Northumberland in the late 13th century. He was a landowner and is mentioned in various local records from the time.

Another notable figure with the Archbold surname was Sir William Archbold, who lived in the 15th century. He was a knight and served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Henry VI.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Archbold family settled in County Durham, where they became prominent landowners and influential members of the local gentry. One member of this branch, Thomas Archbold (born circa 1520), was a member of the local parliament and played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the region.

The surname Archbold also has a connection to Ireland, as some families of this name immigrated to Ireland during the 17th century as part of the Plantation of Ulster. One notable Irish Archbold was John Archbold (1727-1790), a lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of Ireland from 1778 until his death.

Another individual of note was Sir Edward Archbold (1867-1935), an English lawyer and legal writer who authored several influential works on criminal law and procedure.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Archbold throughout history, demonstrating the long-standing presence and significance of this name in various regions and contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archbold

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

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

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