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

Ice, 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 Ice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ice in America

Ice is the 8295th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ice surname appeared 3,994 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ice 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 Ice

The surname Ice is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the Old English word "is" or "ise," meaning ice or frozen water. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place near a particularly icy or frozen body of water, such as a river or lake.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ice surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1199, where a certain Robert de Ise is mentioned. The "de" prefix in this case indicates that the name was derived from a place name.

In the 13th century, the Ice surname appeared in various forms, including Ise, Ise, Itz, and Yse. These variations in spelling were not uncommon during this time, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

The Domesday Book, a great survey of England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the Ice surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have been the source of the name, such as Iseleye in Oxfordshire and Isenhurst in Kent.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Ice surname was Sir Henry Ice, a prominent English judge who lived during the 14th century. He served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1349 to 1361.

In the 15th century, the Ice surname began to appear more frequently in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as Yse or Yce.

Another notable bearer of the Ice surname was William Ice (c. 1470-1537), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bedfordshire, England. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and owned several manors in the region.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the surname began to stabilize, with the form "Ice" becoming more common. One notable figure from this period was Robert Ice (c. 1540-1597), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Essex from 1586 until his death.

Moving into the 17th century, the Ice surname continued to be found throughout various parts of England. One notable individual from this time was John Ice (1624-1696), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Hertfordshire who served as the High Sheriff of the county in 1670.

Another notable figure with the Ice surname was Sir William Ice (1658-1732), an English barrister and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Bury St. Edmunds from 1701 to 1722.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ice

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

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

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