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

Postle, 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 Postle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Postle in America

Postle is the 36379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Postle surname appeared 615 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 Postle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Postle 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 Postle

The surname Postle originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Old English word 'post', meaning a doorpost or a gatepost. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a gate or post.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated around 1273. In this document, a person named William Postle is mentioned, indicating the surname was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Postill, Postell, and Postyll, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. These early spellings provide clues about the name's pronunciation and evolution over time.

The Postle name can also be traced to certain place names in England. For example, the village of Postle in Northumberland may have contributed to the surname's development, as people often adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals with the surname Postle include:

1. Robert Postle (1609-1679), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
2. John Postle (1633-1705), an English merchant and politician who served as Mayor of Bristol in 1694.
3. William Postle (1721-1805), a British painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.
4. Sarah Postle (1756-1833), an English writer and philanthropist who established several schools for poor children.
5. Henry Postle (1819-1891), a British engineer who played a significant role in the construction of railways in India during the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the Postle surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Cambridgeshire, Northumberland, and Bristol. While not a highly prolific surname, it has left its mark on various areas of society, including religion, politics, art, and engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Postle

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

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

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