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

Attoe, 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 Attoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attoe in America

Attoe is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attoe surname appeared 110 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 Attoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Attoe 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 Attoe

The surname Attoe has its origins in the northern English county of Yorkshire, where it emerged during the late medieval period. The name is believed to derive from an Old English phrase meaning "at the hoe," referring to a person who lived near a heel-shaped ridge or hill.

Historical records indicate that the Attoe family was well-established in the Yorkshire Dales region by the 14th century. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax Returns for the village of Kettlewell, which lists a Thomas Attoe among the local taxpayers.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name underwent various modifications, with variants such as Atto, Attoe, and Attogh appearing in parish registers and legal documents across Yorkshire and neighboring counties.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir William Attoe (c. 1420-1492), a respected landowner and minor nobleman from Skipton, whose family held estates in the region for generations. Another prominent figure was Richard Attoe (1566-1637), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Vicar of Ripon Cathedral in the early 17th century.

As the Attoe family spread across northern England, they left their mark on various place names. For instance, the hamlet of Attoe Houses near Richmond is believed to have been named after an early Attoe settler in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the Attoe family achieved distinction in various fields. John Attoe (1578-1644) was a successful merchant and alderman in the city of York, while his contemporary, Thomas Attoe (1585-1659), was a respected lawyer and landowner in Wakefield.

By the 18th century, the Attoe surname had spread beyond Yorkshire, with notable bearers such as William Attoe (1712-1786), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

Throughout its long history, the Attoe surname has maintained a strong presence in northern England, particularly in Yorkshire and the surrounding counties. While not among the most common surnames, it has a rich heritage and has contributed to the cultural tapestry of the region over many centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attoe

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

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

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