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

Bingo, 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 Bingo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bingo in America

Bingo is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bingo surname appeared 103 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 Bingo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bingo 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 Bingo

The surname BINGO is of English origin, and it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bing," meaning a heap or mound, likely referring to someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BINGO can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1195, where a Walter Bingo is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during the medieval period in England.

In the 13th century, the name BINGO appeared in various spellings, such as Bingho, Byngho, and Bingoe. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

The name BINGO is also linked to several place names in England, including Bingham in Nottinghamshire and Bingley in West Yorkshire. These locations may have influenced the surname's development and spread across different regions.

One notable figure bearing the surname BINGO was Sir John Bingo, born in 1425 in Lincolnshire. He served as a member of the English Parliament and was knighted for his contributions during the Wars of the Roses.

Another individual with the surname BINGO was Elizabeth Bingo, born in 1587 in Somerset. She was a prominent landowner and philanthropist, known for her support of local charities and educational initiatives.

In the 17th century, the name BINGO appeared in records related to the English Civil War. Thomas Bingo, born in 1612 in Essex, was a Parliamentarian soldier who fought against the Royalist forces.

The BINGO surname also has a connection to the American colonies. William Bingo, born in 1670 in Dorset, England, emigrated to Virginia in the late 17th century and became a successful tobacco plantation owner.

One of the most notable figures with the surname BINGO was Sir Edward Bingo, born in 1745 in Yorkshire. He was a renowned explorer and cartographer, known for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his detailed maps of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

While the surname BINGO is not as common as some other English names, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is associated with various notable individuals and places across England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bingo

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

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

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