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

Ransey, 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 Ransey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ransey in America

Ransey is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ransey surname appeared 176 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 Ransey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ransey 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 Ransey

The surname Ransey is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the place name Ramsey, which itself comes from the Old English words "ram" meaning "ram" and "ey" meaning "island."

The earliest recorded instances of the Ransey surname can be found in various historical records dating back to the 13th century. One notable example is the mention of a John de Ramsey in the Pipe Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1242. Additionally, the Ransey name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Ransey surname can be found in various records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a William Ramsey is mentioned in 1315. The Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327 also contain references to individuals with the Ransey surname.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Ransey name continued to appear in various historical documents across England. One notable figure from this period was Sir John Ramsey (c. 1460-1520), a courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VII and King Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, the Ransey surname was further established, and several individuals bearing this name achieved notable status. One such figure was Sir James Ramsey (1589-1638), a Scottish court official and landowner who served as Lord of the Bedchamber to King James VI and I.

Another notable individual with the Ransey surname was Allan Ramsay (1686-1758), a Scottish poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Scottish Renaissance. His works, including "The Gentle Shepherd" and "The Tea-Table Miscellany," are considered important contributions to Scottish literature.

The 18th century saw the emergence of another prominent figure with the Ransey surname, Admiral Sir John Ramsey (1766-1824). He was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and was noted for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

In the 19th century, the Ransey surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Andrew Ramsey (1810-1877), a Scottish minister and author who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics.

While the Ransey surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, where it is often spelled as "Ramsey." Despite the variations in spelling, the surname retains its connection to the historic place name Ramsey and its origins in medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ransey

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

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

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