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

Ikenberry, 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 Ikenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikenberry in America

Ikenberry is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikenberry surname appeared 310 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 Ikenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ikenberry 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 Ikenberry

The surname IKENBERRY is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "ic" meaning oak and "beorg" meaning hill or mound. It is a locational surname, originally referring to someone who lived near an oak-covered hill or mound. The name can be traced back to the early 13th century.

The earliest known record of the name IKENBERRY appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where it is listed as "Akeberwe". This spelling variation highlights the influence of local dialects on the pronunciation and writing of surnames during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the name IKENBERRY was found in various legal documents and court records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where it was spelled "Ikonbery" and "Ikonbury".

One notable bearer of the IKENBERRY surname was Sir John Ikenberry, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Warwickshire during the reign of King Edward III (1312-1377). Records indicate that he was involved in several military campaigns and received land grants for his service.

Another historical figure with the IKENBERRY surname was Thomas Ikenberry, a merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London during the late 16th century. He is mentioned in the company's records as having traded in wool and cloth.

In the 17th century, the IKENBERRY family had established roots in the county of Oxfordshire, where the name was often spelled "Ickenbury" or "Ickenbery". A notable member of this branch was William Ikenberry (1622-1691), a scholar and clergyman who served as the vicar of Deddington, Oxfordshire.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Ikenberry (1687-1756), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Banbury, Oxfordshire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Whig party.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the IKENBERRY surname spread across various regions of England, with families settling in counties such as Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire. Some variations of the spelling included "Ickenbery", "Ickenbary", and "Ickenbery".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikenberry

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

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

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