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

Idell, 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 Idell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idell in America

Idell is the 47614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idell surname appeared 445 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 Idell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idell 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 Idell

The surname Idell is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant of the Old English name Ydel or Idol, which was derived from the Old English word "idel," meaning "idle" or "lazy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Idell surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Ydel" in relation to a landowner in the county of Berkshire. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a laid-back or idle demeanor.

In the 13th century, records show the name spelled as "Idell" and "Idelle" in various English counties, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. These early spellings indicate that the name had evolved over time and was becoming more standardized.

During the late 16th century, the Idell surname appears to have been concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. This is evidenced by parish records and historical documents from that time period.

One notable individual with the Idell surname was John Idell (1567-1632), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Caistor in Lincolnshire. Another was William Idell (1624-1698), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire who left a substantial estate upon his death.

In the 18th century, the name Idell was found in various parts of England, including London. One prominent figure was Samuel Idell (1718-1792), a successful banker and philanthropist from the city of Bristol. His descendant, Elizabeth Idell (1789-1867), was a renowned writer and poet during the Victorian era.

Another significant bearer of the Idell surname was Sir Thomas Idell (1805-1879), a Member of Parliament and industrialist from Lancashire. He played a pivotal role in the development of the cotton industry in the region during the 19th century.

While the Idell surname originated in England, it later spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. Over time, various spellings and variations of the name emerged, such as Idel, Idelle, and Ydell, reflecting regional influences and linguistic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idell

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

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

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