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

Idlewine, 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 Idlewine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idlewine in America

Idlewine is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idlewine surname appeared 168 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 Idlewine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idlewine 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 Idlewine

The surname Idlewine originated in England during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old English words "idel" meaning "idle" or "unoccupied" and "wine" meaning "friend" or "companion." It is probable that the name was initially a descriptive nickname for someone perceived as lazy or leisurely.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Idlewine can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named Radulfus Idlewine is listed as a taxpayer. The name also appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1221, mentioning a certain Willelmus Idlewine.

During the 13th century, the name seems to have been concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset, possibly indicating its place of origin. Variations in spelling, such as Idulwine and Idulwyne, can be found in historical records from this period.

In the 14th century, the Idlewine surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a Johannes Idlewyne is recorded. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution of the name during that time.

One notable bearer of the Idlewine surname was Sir Roger Idlewine, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. His name is recorded in the muster rolls of Henry V's army.

Another historically significant figure was William Idlewine, a merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in the Port Books of Bristol from 1486, which documented the city's maritime trade activities.

In the 16th century, the Idlewine surname can be found in the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire. One entry from 1542 records the marriage of Thomas Idlewine and Agnes Smythe in the village of Bibury.

The name Idlewine also appears in connection with various place names in England, such as Idlewine's Field, a parcel of land mentioned in the manorial records of Wiltshire from the 17th century.

Throughout history, the Idlewine surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, and members of the gentry. Despite its relative rarity, the name has persisted over the centuries, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of English surname origins and their meanings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idlewine

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

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

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