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

Featheringill, 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 Featheringill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Featheringill in America

Featheringill is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Featheringill surname appeared 219 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 Featheringill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Featheringill 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 Featheringill

The surname Featheringill has its roots in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or hamlet, derived from the Old English words "feather" and "ing," meaning "people" or "dwellers." The suffix "ill" may have been added later, indicating a small stream or river near the settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire from the year 1194, which mentions a Ralph de Fetherdingill. This suggests that the name was already established in the East Midlands region of England by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, a Robert de Fetherdinghull was listed in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1239. This variation in spelling highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time period, as they were often adapted to local dialects and pronunciations.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across England. For instance, a John Fetheringill was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, while a Thomas Fetheryngyll was recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1381.

One notable figure with this surname was William Featheringill, a merchant and landowner who lived in Devon in the late 16th century. He was born around 1540 and died in 1607, leaving behind a substantial estate.

Another individual of historical significance was John Featheringill, a Puritan minister born in Westmorland, England, in 1619. He emigrated to Massachusetts in the 1630s and became a prominent figure in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, serving as a pastor in several congregations until his death in 1687.

In the 18th century, the Featheringill surname continued to appear in various records. For example, a Thomas Featheringill was listed as a yeoman in the Land Tax Assessments of Yorkshire in 1742, while a Mary Featheringill was recorded in the Northamptonshire Marriage Indexes in 1777.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name in North America was Joseph Featheringill, who was born in Virginia in 1760. He served in the Revolutionary War and later settled in Kentucky, where he lived until his death in 1840.

Another notable figure was Richard Featheringill, a British naval officer born in 1786. He had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, serving in various conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars, and eventually attaining the rank of Rear Admiral before his death in 1858.

While the Featheringill surname may not be as prevalent as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its English origins. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from merchants and landowners to ministers and naval officers, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Featheringill

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

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

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