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

Irle, 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 Irle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irle in America

Irle is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irle surname appeared 239 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 Irle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irle 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 Irle

The surname IRLE is believed to have originated in the English county of Wiltshire, specifically in the village of Erle, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Erlea". The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "erle", meaning "nobleman" or "earl".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire from 1195, where a certain "Robertus de Erlea" is mentioned. This suggests that the IRLE surname was already in use by the late 12th century, likely adopted by individuals or families who hailed from the village of Erle.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various records with slightly different spellings, such as "Erley", "Erlegh", and "Erleye". This was common during this period, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized.

A notable bearer of the IRLE surname was John Erle (c. 1345-1424), who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under King Henry IV. He is mentioned in several legal documents and chronicles from the late 14th and early 15th centuries.

Another prominent figure was Sir Walter Erle (c. 1480-1564), a courtier and military commander who served under King Henry VIII. He was knighted for his service in the wars against Scotland and France, and his exploits are recorded in several contemporary accounts.

In the 17th century, the IRLE surname appears in various parish records and legal documents, often associated with landed gentry and minor nobility in Wiltshire and surrounding counties. One notable example is Sir John Erle (1601-1677), a Member of Parliament and supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.

The IRLE surname has also been found in other parts of England, such as Gloucestershire and Somerset, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For instance, Richard Erle (1723-1785) was a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol, whose family may have originated from Wiltshire.

Throughout its history, the IRLE surname has maintained its connection to the village of Erle and the surrounding areas of Wiltshire, even as some bearers of the name have spread to other regions of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irle

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

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

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