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

Magbie, 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 Magbie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magbie in America

Magbie is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magbie surname appeared 103 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 Magbie.

The history of the last name Magbie

The surname Magbie has its origins traced back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from the Old English words 'maeg' meaning 'a maiden' and 'byr' meaning 'a dwelling place'. The name likely originated from someone who lived in a dwelling inhabited by unmarried women or maidens.

This surname is believed to have first appeared in the county of Dorset in the southwest of England during the 11th century. The earliest known recording of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as 'Maegebyr'.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as 'Maggebye', 'Magebyr', and 'Magbyr' in old parish records and tax rolls. These variations in spelling were common during the medieval times due to the lack of consistent spelling conventions.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Magbie, who was a renowned knight and landowner in Dorset during the 14th century. He is recorded as having fought in the Hundred Years' War alongside King Edward III and was awarded lands for his bravery in battle.

Another notable figure was William Magbie, a wealthy merchant who lived in London during the 16th century. He was a prominent member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as a Sheriff of London in 1542.

In the 17th century, there was a Thomas Magbie who was a renowned scholar and theologian. He was born in 1612 and wrote several influential works on religious doctrine and philosophy.

During the 18th century, the name Magbie was associated with the village of Magbie in Dorset, which was named after the family who had lived there for generations.

One of the most notable figures in the 19th century was Elizabeth Magbie, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She was born in 1824 and founded several schools for girls in London, promoting education for women during a time when it was still uncommon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magbie

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

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 Magbie 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.

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

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