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

Ironmonger, 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 Ironmonger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ironmonger in America

Ironmonger is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ironmonger surname appeared 143 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 Ironmonger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ironmonger 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 Ironmonger

The surname Ironmonger is an English occupational name that originated in the Middle Ages. It refers to a person who was a merchant or dealer of ironmongery, which includes items made of iron such as nails, tools, and other hardware. The name is derived from the Old English words "iren" (iron) and "mangere" (merchant or trader).

The earliest recorded use of the surname dates back to the late 12th century in England. One of the earliest known references is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1194, which mentions a person named Richard le Ironmongere. The name also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of 1201, which list a William Ironmonger.

The Ironmonger surname was particularly common in London and other major cities where ironmongers plied their trade. In the 14th century, the Ironmongers' Company was established in London, one of the oldest surviving livery companies in the city. This guild played a significant role in regulating the ironmongery trade and promoting the interests of its members.

Notable individuals with the surname Ironmonger include Sir John Ironmonger (c. 1554-1624), a wealthy London merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1614-1615. Another prominent figure was Thomas Ironmonger (c. 1585-1636), a successful merchant and member of the East India Company who served as the governor of the company's factory in Bantam (modern-day Indonesia) in the early 17th century.

In the literary world, the surname is associated with Thomas Ironmonger (1670-1736), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The History and Antiquities of Lambeth Parish" published in 1722. Another notable bearer of the name was Edmund Ironmonger (1879-1959), a British historian and author who specialized in medieval English history.

The Ironmonger surname can also be found in various locations across England, often reflecting the presence of ironmongers in those areas. For example, Ironmonger Lane in London's City district was named after the ironmongers who lived and worked there. Similarly, the village of Ironmonger's Field in Buckinghamshire is believed to have derived its name from an ironmonger who owned land in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ironmonger

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

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

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