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

Rambler, 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 Rambler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rambler in America

Rambler is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rambler surname appeared 275 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 Rambler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rambler 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 Rambler

The surname Rambler has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ramblan," which means "to wander" or "to roam." The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their wandering lifestyle or perhaps to those who worked as travelers or explorers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rambler can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1196, where a person named William le Rambler is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use in that region during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John le Rambler. The name is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Robert le Rambler is listed.

During the 14th century, the name Rambler continued to be recorded in various parts of England. One notable example is the reference to a John Rambler in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, dated 1348.

In the 15th century, the surname Rambler appears in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence written by members of the Paston family in Norfolk. In a letter dated 1454, a man named Thomas Rambler is mentioned.

Throughout the centuries, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Rambler. One such person was Sir John Rambler (1590-1652), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.

Another prominent figure was William Rambler (1715-1790), an English clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and religious subjects.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was James Rambler (1812-1888), a Scottish explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in various parts of the world.

Other notable individuals with the surname Rambler include:

1. Elizabeth Rambler (1720-1795), an English writer and poet.
2. Robert Rambler (1845-1912), an American businessman and philanthropist.
3. Henry Rambler (1867-1934), a British artist known for his landscape paintings.
4. Margaret Rambler (1892-1976), an Australian educator and advocate for women's rights.
5. John Rambler (1920-2005), an English cricketer who played for the Middlesex County Cricket Club.

While the surname Rambler is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rambler

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

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

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