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

Autobee, 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 Autobee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Autobee in America

Autobee is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Autobee surname appeared 136 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 Autobee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Autobee 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 Autobee

The surname AUTOBEE has its origins in England during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "aute" meaning "oat" and "bee" referring to a bee, likely indicating a connection to beekeeping or farming activities involving oats. The earliest known recorded spelling of the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, in 1592, where a John Autobee was listed as a resident.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread across other parts of southern England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Dorset. References to the AUTOBEE surname can be found in various historical documents from this period, such as the tax records of the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1642, which list a William Autobee as a landowner in the village of Bridport, Dorset.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing this surname was Thomas AUTOBEE (1628-1692), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Salisbury, Wiltshire. He is recorded as having been involved in the textile trade and owning several properties in the city.

In the 18th century, the AUTOBEE name began to spread further across England, with records showing families residing in counties such as Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Oxfordshire. A prominent figure from this era was John AUTOBEE (1742-1819), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker from Bristol, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons.

The 19th century saw the AUTOBEE surname gaining recognition in various fields. One notable individual was Sir William AUTOBEE (1812-1887), a British politician and industrialist who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton from 1852 to 1868. He was also a successful businessman, owning several textile mills in the region.

Another prominent figure from this period was Mary AUTOBEE (1832-1904), a pioneering educator and author from Devon. She founded several schools for girls and wrote several influential books on education and women's rights.

Throughout its history, the AUTOBEE surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, beekeeping, textile manufacturing, and trade. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark across various regions of England, with individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Autobee

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

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

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