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

Follansbee, 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 Follansbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Follansbee in America

Follansbee is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Follansbee surname appeared 664 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 Follansbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Follansbee 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 Follansbee

The surname Follansbee is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from a place name, most likely a combination of the Old English words "fola" meaning foal or young horse, and "bee" referring to a meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Follansbee can be found in the parish records of Wiltshire, England, where a family by the name of Follansby is mentioned in the late 1500s. It is possible that this was an early variation or spelling of the surname.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records and documents from the county of Hampshire, particularly in the village of Michelmersh. This suggests that the Follansbee family may have had a presence in this region during that time period.

One notable individual bearing the Follansbee name was John Follansbee, a merchant and landowner who lived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the late 1600s. He is considered one of the earliest known Follansbees in the American colonies.

Another figure of historical significance was William Follansbee, born in 1753 in Exeter, New Hampshire. He served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Follansbee family had a strong presence in the state of Maine. One prominent member was George Follansbee, born in 1819 in Machias, Maine. He became a successful businessman and was involved in the lumber industry.

Another individual of note was Amos Follansbee, born in 1815 in Lisbon, Maine. He was a farmer and a member of the state legislature, serving in the Maine House of Representatives in the 1850s.

The name Follansbee has also been associated with various places and locations throughout history. For example, there is a Follansbee Creek in West Virginia, which was named after a local family that owned land in the area.

While the surname Follansbee may not be among the most common, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries to its likely origins in England. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, soldiers, legislators, and businessmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Follansbee

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

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

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