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

Drysdale, 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 Drysdale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drysdale in America

Drysdale is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drysdale surname appeared 127 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 Drysdale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drysdale 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 Drysdale

The surname DRISDALE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has been lost to history. The suffix "-dale" is a common element in many English place names, referring to a valley or dale.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DRISDALE surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dating back to 1273. This ancient document listed a person named Robert de Drysdale, suggesting that the name was already in use by the 13th century.

In the 16th century, the DRISDALE surname appeared in various records from the county of Yorkshire. This included a reference to a William Drisdale in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1524. The spelling variations at the time included Drysdale, Drisdale, and Drisdell.

The DRISDALE name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was John Drisdale, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Yorkshire during the late 16th century. He is mentioned in various historical records and documents from that period.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Robert Drisdale, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He fought for the Parliamentarian forces and played a role in several battles against the Royalists.

In the 18th century, a man named Thomas Drisdale gained recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the north of England, many of which still stand today.

During the Victorian era, a writer and poet named Elizabeth Drisdale published several collections of poems and short stories. Her works were well-received and praised by literary critics of the time.

In the early 20th century, a businessman named William Drisdale founded a successful manufacturing company in the city of Manchester. The company, which produced textiles and clothing, employed thousands of workers and played a significant role in the local economy.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the DRISDALE surname throughout history. While the exact origins of the name remain somewhat unclear, it has left an indelible mark on various regions of England and continues to be a part of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drysdale

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

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

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