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

Magboo, 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 Magboo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magboo in America

Magboo is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magboo surname appeared 117 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 Magboo.

The history of the last name Magboo

The surname MAGBOO is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Yorkshire, England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mæg" meaning "kinsman" and "bod" meaning "dwelling" or "abode." This suggests that the name may have been originally used to refer to a family homestead or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAGBOO can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Magbode." This entry suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century, likely carried by Anglo-Saxon families in the region.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard Magboo who was a landowner in the village of Kirkby Malham, Yorkshire. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the area during this time period.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name MAGBOO was John Magboo, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of York. He was involved in the city's governance and trade affairs, indicating the family's prominence in the region.

In the 16th century, a Thomas MAGBOO was born in 1542 in the village of Kettlewell, Yorkshire. He later became a renowned scholar and theologian, serving as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I and publishing several works on religion and philosophy.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname MAGBOO was Elizabeth MAGBOO, born in 1612 in the town of Skipton, Yorkshire. She was a prominent landowner and philanthropist, known for her contributions to the local community and support for educational initiatives.

The name MAGBOO has also been associated with various place names in Yorkshire, such as Magboo Grange and Magboo Farm, which may have been named after early bearers of the surname or their ancestral homesteads.

Throughout its history, the MAGBOO surname has maintained a strong connection to the Yorkshire region of England, where it is believed to have originated and thrived for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magboo

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

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

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