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

Archey, 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 Archey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archey in America

Archey is the 22481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archey surname appeared 1,144 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 Archey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Archey 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 Archey

The surname Archey has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "archier," which means "archer" or "bowman." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals or families who were skilled in archery, a vital skill for hunters, soldiers, and guards during that era.

The earliest records of the Archey surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of Wiltshire from 1273, where a certain William le Archer is mentioned. This entry suggests that the surname was already in use and associated with individuals involved in archery.

As the surname spread across England, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Archer, Archar, Archare, and Archey. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the lack of standardized spelling during that period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Archey surname was John Archey, who was born in Oxfordshire in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was William Archey, a prominent landowner from Warwickshire, who lived in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Archey surname gained recognition through the works of Thomas Archey, a renowned poet and playwright from Gloucestershire. His literary contributions have been preserved in various anthologies and collections from that era.

During the 18th century, the Archey surname was associated with several notable figures, including Captain James Archey, a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and participated in several battles during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the Archey surname was Sir Edward Archey, a renowned architect from Yorkshire. He was responsible for designing several landmark buildings and structures in various cities across England, many of which still stand today as testaments to his architectural genius.

As the surname Archey spread across England and beyond, it also found its way into various place names and locations. For instance, the village of Archey in Lincolnshire is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the Archey surname.

Throughout its history, the Archey surname has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, artists, writers, and professionals. While the origins of the name are rooted in the occupation of archery, it has since evolved to become a distinct and respected surname with a rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archey

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

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

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