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

Ransby, 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 Ransby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ransby in America

Ransby is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ransby surname appeared 162 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 Ransby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ransby 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 Ransby

The surname Ransby is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Ransby or a similar spelling, most likely located in one of the northern counties of England.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ransby can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dating back to the 13th century. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English government, documenting various financial transactions and legal proceedings.

The name Ransby may have evolved from an Old English word or combination of words, possibly referring to a geographical feature or a person's occupation. It could be related to words like "ran," which meant a boundary or border, or "by," which was a common suffix used for villages or settlements.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Ransby was Sir William Ransby, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was recorded as participating in the Battle of Crecy in 1346 and later served under King Edward III.

During the 16th century, the name Ransby appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across northern England. One such record is from the village of Ransby in Lincolnshire, which may have been the original place of origin for the surname.

In the 17th century, a prominent individual named John Ransby lived in Yorkshire. He was a landowner and held several positions of authority in the local government. His name can be found in various legal documents and court records from that period.

Another notable figure was Robert Ransby, born in 1675 in Northumberland. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy. His writings were widely circulated and influential during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a family with the surname Ransby resided in the town of Ransby, near Nottingham. They were involved in the local textile industry and played a significant role in the community's economic and social life.

Throughout its history, the surname Ransby has maintained its presence across various regions of England, particularly in the northern counties. While not a widespread name, it has been carried by individuals from different walks of life, including knights, scholars, landowners, and tradesmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ransby

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

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

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