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

Lobdell, 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 Lobdell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lobdell in America

Lobdell is the 12351st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lobdell surname appeared 2,517 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lobdell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lobdell 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 Lobdell

The surname Lobdell is of English origin, originating in the county of Sussex. It is derived from the Old English words "lobbe" meaning a lump or clod, and "dell" meaning a small valley or hollow. The name likely referred to someone who lived in a small valley or hollow, or near a lump or clod of earth.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Lobdell can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a John Lobdell is listed. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Lobdell, Lobdel, and Lobdill.

One notable early bearer of the name was William Lobdell, who served as a member of the Parliament of England during the reign of King Edward III in the mid-14th century.

In the 16th century, the name Lobdell appeared in the Muster Rolls of Sussex, which recorded individuals eligible for military service. This suggests that the Lobdell family had established itself as a notable presence in the region.

During the 17th century, the Lobdell name spread beyond Sussex, with records showing individuals bearing the name in other parts of England, such as London and Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest Lobdells to emigrate to the American colonies was Thomas Lobdell, who arrived in Massachusetts in the 1630s and settled in the town of Concord. His descendants went on to establish families throughout New England.

Another notable bearer of the Lobdell name was John Lobdell, a merchant and landowner in colonial Virginia during the late 17th century. He owned significant tracts of land in what is now Henrico County.

In the 18th century, the Lobdell family continued to flourish in both England and America. Edward Lobdell, born in 1712 in Essex, England, was a prominent merchant and member of the East India Company.

In the United States, Reverend Barzillai Lobdell, born in 1761 in Massachusetts, was a prominent Baptist minister and educator who helped establish several churches and schools in New England.

The 19th century saw the Lobdell name spread further across the United States, with individuals bearing the name settling in various parts of the country, including the Midwest and the West Coast.

Overall, the surname Lobdell has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the county of Sussex, England. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, it has maintained a strong presence throughout England and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lobdell

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

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

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