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

Mebane, 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 Mebane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mebane in America

Mebane is the 15871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mebane surname appeared 1,833 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 Mebane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mebane 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 Mebane

The surname MEBANE originates from Scotland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "mebain," which means "midland" or "central area." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in the central or inland regions of Scotland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MEBANE surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Meban" in this document, which provides evidence of its existence during the late 13th century.

In the 17th century, the MEBANE surname was primarily concentrated in the counties of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in southwestern Scotland. Some historical references mention the name in connection with the town of Medryn or Medrine, which may have been an early spelling variation of the surname.

During the Scottish Diaspora of the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals bearing the MEBANE surname immigrated to the American colonies and later, the United States. One notable figure was Alexander MEBANE (1744-1795), a Revolutionary War soldier and early American politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Commons.

Another prominent individual with the MEBANE surname was Robert MEBANE (1677-1758), a Scottish minister and theologian who played a significant role in the Church of Scotland during the 18th century. He was known for his writings and sermons, which addressed various theological and moral issues of the time.

In the 19th century, John MEBANE (1827-1901) was a prominent businessman and industrialist from North Carolina. He founded the Mebane Iron Works and was instrumental in the development of the textile industry in the region.

Other notable individuals with the MEBANE surname include:

1. William MEBANE (1690-1768), a Scottish merchant and landowner who owned estates in Ayrshire.
2. Mary MEBANE (1805-1880), an American educator and founder of the Edgeworth Female Seminary in North Carolina.
3. James MEBANE (1820-1895), a Scottish-born American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
4. Robert MEBANE (1782-1857), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the North Carolina State Senate.
5. Thomas MEBANE (1799-1857), an American businessman and entrepreneur who established several businesses in North Carolina, including mills and factories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mebane

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

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

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