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

Listenbee, 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 Listenbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Listenbee in America

Listenbee is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Listenbee surname appeared 210 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 Listenbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Listenbee 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 Listenbee

The surname Listenbee is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "listed" meaning "skilled" or "crafty," and "bee," referring to a hard-working insect.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the court records of Yorkshire, where a certain John Listenbee was listed as a witness in a legal dispute in 1387. The name also appears in the parish records of Gloucestershire, indicating that it may have been relatively widespread across different regions of England during that time.

While the Listenbee surname does not appear in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, there are records of similar-sounding names such as "Listenbey" and "Lystenby" in various medieval manuscripts and charters from the 13th and 14th centuries. These variations suggest that the name may have evolved over time, with different spellings emerging in different localities.

One notable bearer of the Listenbee name was Sir William Listenbee, a prominent landowner and knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. His son, Thomas Listenbee, was recorded as a member of the gentry in the county of Warwickshire in 1487.

Another figure of historical significance was Margaret Listenbee, a wealthy widow who founded a charitable trust in the town of Coventry in the early 16th century. Her bequest provided funds for the education and care of orphaned children, and her legacy is still celebrated in the city to this day.

In the 17th century, a family of Listenbees settled in the village of Haworth, in Yorkshire, where they became prominent landowners and farmers. One member of this family, John Listenbee, is said to have been a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War and fought alongside the forces of King Charles I.

The Listenbee surname also has connections to various place names in England, such as the village of Listenby in Lincolnshire and the hamlet of Listenbee in Derbyshire. These locations may have played a role in the development and spread of the name across different regions.

While the Listenbee surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich and varied history that spans several centuries of English heritage. From its medieval origins as a descriptor of skilled craftsmanship to its association with notable figures and places, the name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of British surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Listenbee

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

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

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