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

Ites, 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 Ites surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ites in America

Ites is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ites surname appeared 167 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 Ites.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ites 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 Ites

The surname "ITES" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locative surname, derived from a place name. One theory suggests that it may have originated from the Old English word "yte," which means "to go out" or "to issue forth." This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who lived near an outlet of water, such as a stream or river.

Another possibility is that the name is derived from the Old English word "iet," which means "a gate" or "an entrance." In this case, the surname may have been given to someone who lived near a gate or entrance to a town or village.

While there are no definitive records of the name's earliest use, it is likely that the surname "ITES" emerged in the 12th or 13th century. At this time, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dating back to 1195. These rolls mention a person named Robert Ites, who was a landowner in the area.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname "ITES" was Sir Richard Ites, a knight who fought in the Battle of Evesham in 1265 during the Second Barons' War.

Another historical figure bearing this name was John Ites, a member of the Guild of Weavers in London, who lived in the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, there was a William Ites who was a prominent merchant in the city of Bristol. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and was a benefactor of local churches and charitable organizations.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "ITES" was Sir Thomas Ites, a member of the English gentry. He was a landowner in the county of Wiltshire and served as a Justice of the Peace.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling of the surname have been recorded, including "Ites," "Ytes," "Yates," and "Yeates." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records during earlier times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ites

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

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

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