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

Archible, 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 Archible surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archible in America

Archible is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archible surname appeared 109 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 Archible.

The history of the last name Archible

The surname Archible is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "aerce" meaning ark or chest, and "bel" meaning book, suggesting a possible occupation or role involving the storage or care of important records or documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Archibaldus is listed as holding property in the county of Lincolnshire. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to other regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing the surname Archible residing in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. The spelling variations during this period included Archebelle, Archybell, and Archybold.

Notable figures throughout history who carried the Archible surname include Sir John Archible (1525-1592), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London, and Lady Margaret Archible (1610-1678), who was known for her philanthropic work in establishing schools and almshouses in the county of Somerset.

In the 17th century, the Archible family had established roots in the village of Thornbury, Gloucestershire, where several members of the family served as local magistrates and landowners. One such individual was Richard Archible (1642-1712), whose name appears in parish records and deeds from the era.

During the 18th century, the Archible surname gained recognition in the field of academia, with scholars such as Reverend William Archible (1725-1798), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Oxford, and Dr. Elizabeth Archible (1760-1832), a pioneering female physician and author of several medical treatises.

As the name spread across the British Isles, it also found its way to the American colonies, with immigrants such as James Archible (1740-1810) settling in Virginia and establishing a lineage that continues to the present day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archible

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

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 Archible 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.

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

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