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

Ie, 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 Ie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ie in America

Ie is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ie surname appeared 155 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 Ie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ie 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 Ie

The surname IE originated in the British Isles, specifically in England and Scotland, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ieg," which means "island" or "isle." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived on an island or near a coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ie." This was a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record the landholdings and properties in England after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the surname was often spelled as "Ye," which was a common variation at the time. During this period, the name was associated with several individuals who held positions of importance in various parts of England and Scotland.

One notable figure with the surname IE was Sir John Ie, a knight who served under King Edward I in the late 13th century. He participated in several military campaigns and was granted lands in Lincolnshire for his service.

Another prominent individual with the surname was William Ie, who lived in the early 14th century and was a merchant and landowner in the city of York. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties within the city walls.

In the 15th century, the surname IE was sometimes spelled as "Eye," which was likely influenced by the Old English word "ēa," meaning "river" or "stream." This variation suggests that some individuals with the surname may have lived near a river or waterway.

During the Tudor period, a notable figure with the surname IE was Thomas Ie, who was born in 1510 in Gloucestershire. He was a scholar and writer who authored several works on philosophy and theology.

In the 17th century, the surname IE was also found in Scotland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Ye" or "Yie." One example is Robert Yie, a Scottish landowner and military officer who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms during the 1640s.

Throughout the centuries, the surname IE has been associated with various place names, such as Ie Fen in Cambridgeshire, Ie Marsh in Lincolnshire, and Ie Green in Essex. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Other notable individuals with the surname IE include: John Ie (1720-1795), an English clergyman and author; Elizabeth Ie (1780-1855), a Scottish poet and writer; and George Ie (1845-1912), a British explorer and naturalist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ie

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

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

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