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

Botley, 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 Botley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Botley in America

Botley is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Botley surname appeared 427 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 Botley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Botley 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 Botley

The surname Botley is of English origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the town of Botley in Hampshire, England, which comes from the Old English words "bot" meaning boat, and "leah" meaning a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the area was likely a meadow or clearing near a place where boats were moored or built.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name comes from the Pipe Rolls of Hampshire in 1194, where it is listed as "Botteleia". This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. The Domesday Book, compiled in 1086, also mentions a place called "Botelie" in Wiltshire, which may have been an early spelling of the name.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records, such as the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292, which mention a "William de Bottelee". The "de" prefix indicates that the individual was from the place named Botley.

Notable individuals with the surname Botley include Sir John Botley, who was born in Botley, Hampshire in 1450 and served as a Member of Parliament for Winchester in 1491. Another early bearer of the name was Thomas Botley, born in Oxfordshire in 1588, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 17th century, Samuel Botley (1622-1692) was a renowned English clergyman and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy. He served as the rector of Newington, Surrey, and published several books during his lifetime.

Moving into the 18th century, we find Mary Botley (1735-1811), who was a notable writer and poet from Wiltshire. Her collection of poems, titled "Poetical Effusions," was published in 1808 and received critical acclaim.

During the 19th century, Sir William Botley (1815-1899) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Manchester. He made his fortune in the textile industry and donated generously to various charitable causes, including the establishment of a hospital in his hometown.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Botley throughout history, highlighting its English roots and the various accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Botley

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

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

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