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

Ivie, 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 Ivie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivie in America

Ivie is the 7536th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivie surname appeared 4,411 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Ivie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivie 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 Ivie

The surname Ivie originated in Scotland, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Iomhar," which means "mariner" or "seaman." The name was prevalent in coastal regions of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, where seafaring was a common occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In this record, the name appears as "Ive" or "Ive de Insulis," which translates to "Ive of the Isles."

The Ivie surname also has connections to place names in Scotland. For instance, the village of Aviemore, located in the Cairngorms National Park, is believed to have derived its name from the Gaelic term "An Aithmhor," meaning "the great river." It is possible that the Ivie surname has its roots in this area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Ivie surname. One of the earliest recorded figures was John Ivie, a Scottish churchman who lived in the 15th century and served as the Abbot of Inchcolm Abbey in Fife from 1451 to 1465.

In the 16th century, Robert Ivie, born around 1520, was a Scottish merchant and burgess (a citizen with certain rights and privileges) of Edinburgh. He was involved in the thriving trade between Scotland and the Low Countries.

Moving forward to the 17th century, James Ivie (1618-1672) was a Scottish Covenanter, a member of the Protestant movement that sought to uphold the Presbyterian Church of Scotland against the interference of the British Crown.

In the 18th century, John Ivie (1725-1790) was a prominent Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh, including the Assembly Rooms on George Street and the Old College of the University of Edinburgh.

Lastly, in the 19th century, William Ivie (1845-1918) was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and later as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the Ivie surname throughout history, highlighting its Scottish roots and the diverse contributions made by those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivie

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

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

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