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

Mable, 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 Mable surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mable in America

Mable is the 41303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mable surname appeared 527 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 Mable.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mable 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 Mable

The surname Mable is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the old English name "Amabel," which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "amal," meaning "work," and "beraht," meaning "bright" or "shining."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mable can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Amabilia." This entry suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Norman aristocracy during the 11th century.

Throughout the medieval period, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Amabil," "Amabyl," and "Amabyll." These variations likely arose due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices of the time.

In the 13th century, the surname Mable can be traced to the county of Yorkshire, where it was associated with several prominent landowners. One notable figure from this era was Sir Robert Mable, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Welsh Wars in the late 13th century.

As the surname spread across England, it became closely linked with certain place names, such as Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire and Mablethorpe Hall in Norfolk. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mable surname gained further prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was John Mable (1536-1615), an English clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral.

Another notable Mable was Sir William Mable (1599-1662), a prominent English politician and landowner who played a significant role in the English Civil War. He served as a Member of Parliament and was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.

In the 18th century, the surname Mable continued to be associated with influential families and individuals. One example is Sir Edward Mable (1719-1802), a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral and served with distinction during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the Mable surname spread beyond England and can now be found in various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where it was carried by English settlers and immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mable

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

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

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