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

Ransaw, 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 Ransaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ransaw in America

Ransaw is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ransaw surname appeared 297 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 Ransaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ransaw 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 Ransaw

The surname Ransaw has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is thought to have emerged during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "rand," meaning "border" or "boundary," and the Old Norse word "saurr," meaning "muddy" or "swampy." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a swampy area or on the outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ransaw appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book entry refers to a landowner named Ranulf de Ransaw, who held lands in the village of Ransaw near the town of Beverley in East Yorkshire.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Richard de Ransaw was recorded as holding the position of Sheriff of Yorkshire during the reign of King Henry III. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that period, including the Pipe Rolls of 1225-1226.

During the 15th century, a notable individual named John Ransaw was a respected merchant and landowner in the city of York. He is recorded as having made substantial contributions to the construction of the iconic York Minster cathedral.

In the 16th century, a prominent clergyman named William Ransaw (1510-1582) served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1536 to 1549. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and was known for his strong Protestant beliefs.

Another notable figure with the surname Ransaw was Sir Thomas Ransaw (1598-1674), a prominent English politician and military leader during the English Civil War. He served as a Member of Parliament and fought in several battles on the Parliamentarian side during the conflict.

Throughout its history, the surname Ransaw has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, with numerous individuals bearing this name contributing to the region's cultural, economic, and political landscape over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ransaw

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

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

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