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

Irlbeck, 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 Irlbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irlbeck in America

Irlbeck is the 37076th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irlbeck surname appeared 602 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 Irlbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irlbeck 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 Irlbeck

The surname Irlbeck has its origins in the English counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, where it was first recorded in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "irl" meaning "earl" and "bec" meaning "stream" or "brook", likely referring to a small waterway owned or controlled by a local noble or earl.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Irlbeck can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, where a William de Irlbeck is listed as a taxpayer in the town of Ormskirk. This suggests that the Irlbeck family had established itself in the region by the early 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Irlbeck name appears in various Lancashire and Yorkshire parish registers, with variations in spelling such as Irlbecke, Irlebeck, and Irlebecke. This was a common occurrence during this period, as standardized spelling was not yet widely adopted.

Notably, a John Irlbeck (c. 1550-1621) was a prominent landowner and wool merchant in the town of Clitheroe, Lancashire. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

Another notable figure was William Irlbeck (1693-1778), a renowned clockmaker from Skipton, Yorkshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons in the 18th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Irlbeck surname spread to other parts of England, with records showing families residing in counties such as Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. This likely resulted from migration and the pursuit of new opportunities.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the Irlbeck surname achieved recognition in various fields. For example, Robert Irlbeck (1802-1876) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Manchester, while James Irlbeck (1818-1892) was a prominent barrister and legal scholar.

As the centuries progressed, the Irlbeck surname continued to be carried by individuals across various walks of life, from academics and professionals to artists and entrepreneurs, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irlbeck

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

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

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