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

Buckle, 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 Buckle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buckle in America

Buckle is the 19075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buckle surname appeared 1,427 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 Buckle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buckle 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 Buckle

The surname Buckle originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "bycele," meaning a buckle or clasp. It may have been an occupational name for someone who made or sold buckles, which were important accessories for securing clothing, belts, and armor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Buckle can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a William Buckle. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the surnames and occupations of the time.

The name Buckle also appears in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a John Buckle is listed. These rolls were tax records that often documented the names of individuals living in various counties.

During the 14th century, the surname Buckle was found in several locations across England, including the counties of Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions, possibly due to trade or migration.

One notable individual with the surname Buckle was John Buckle, a prominent merchant who lived in Bristol, England, during the late 15th century. He was involved in the wine trade and served as the city's mayor in 1481.

In the 16th century, the Buckle surname was associated with several places in England, including Bucklebury in Berkshire and Bucklesham in Suffolk. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in various regions.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Christopher Buckle (1597-1664), an English politician and member of Parliament who represented Northamptonshire during the reign of King Charles I.

During the 17th century, the Buckle surname appeared in various parish records and court documents across England, indicating its continued presence and spread throughout the country.

One notable individual from this period was Rev. John Buckle (1645-1719), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works and served as the rector of Fittleton in Wiltshire.

In the 18th century, the surname Buckle was found in various parts of England, as well as in Scotland and Ireland, suggesting that it had spread beyond its original English origins.

A prominent figure from this time was Sir Mordaunt Martin Buckle (1741-1817), an English naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became an admiral in the Royal Navy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buckle

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

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

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