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

Ramsdale, 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 Ramsdale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramsdale in America

Ramsdale is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramsdale surname appeared 251 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 Ramsdale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramsdale 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 Ramsdale

The surname Ramsdale is of English origin and dates back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English words 'ram' meaning ram and 'dæl' meaning valley or dell, suggesting that the name originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in a valley where rams grazed.

The earliest known record of the name Ramsdale appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed in the entry for Yorkshire, where a family bearing the name owned land.

During the Middle Ages, the name was also spelled in various ways, including Ramsdell, Ramsdale, and Ramsden. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ramsdale was John Ramsdale, who was born in Yorkshire around 1320. He served as a soldier in the Hundred Years' War and was noted for his bravery in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, a prominent member of the Ramsdale family was William Ramsdale (1508-1580), who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of York. He played a significant role in the city's affairs and served as a alderman and mayor.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Ramsdale (1624-1692), a member of Parliament and a supporter of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He was a staunch advocate for religious freedom and played a role in the establishment of the Church of England.

In the 18th century, the name Ramsdale was associated with the village of Ramsdale in Derbyshire, which likely derived its name from the surname. One of the earliest recorded residents of the village was John Ramsdale (1710-1785), a farmer and landowner.

During the 19th century, the Ramsdale family produced several prominent members, including Henry Ramsdale (1820-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, and Emily Ramsdale (1845-1915), a pioneering female doctor and campaigner for women's rights.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Ramsdale throughout history. The name has a rich heritage rooted in the English countryside and has been carried by notable figures across various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramsdale

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

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

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