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

Famble, 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 Famble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Famble in America

Famble is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Famble surname appeared 134 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 Famble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Famble 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 Famble

The surname Famble originated in England during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "famble," which means "to fumble or grope around." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was clumsy or fumbling in their actions.

The earliest recorded instance of the Famble name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1275, where one William Famble was listed as a landowner. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various manorial records across the county of Somerset, suggesting that the Famble family had established roots in the region.

One notable individual with the Famble surname was Sir Robert Famble (1420-1487), a knight and landowner from Dorset. He served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Henry VI and played a role in the Wars of the Roses.

Another historical figure was Elizabeth Famble (1555-1623), a wealthy merchant from Bristol who was known for her philanthropic activities. She donated a significant portion of her fortune to establish a school for underprivileged children in the city.

In the 17th century, the Famble name was found in the parish records of Wiltshire, where a family of Fambles owned a substantial estate near the village of Amesbury. One member of this family, John Famble (1634-1701), was a noted scholar and author who wrote several treatises on philosophy and theology.

The Famble surname also has connections to the town of Fambleton in Northumberland, which may have derived its name from early settlers with the Famble surname. In the 18th century, a prominent Famble family resided in Fambleton and held influential positions in local governance.

Another notable individual was Sir William Famble (1745-1822), a naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

While the Famble surname is not as common today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and regions of England, with various individuals making notable contributions in diverse fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Famble

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

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

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