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

Rattley, 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 Rattley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rattley in America

Rattley is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rattley surname appeared 203 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 Rattley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rattley 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 Rattley

The surname Rattley is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, likely referring to a settlement or area with a connection to the word "rattle," which can refer to a rattling sound or a device that makes such a noise.

One of the earliest records of the Rattley surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1301, where a Thomas Rattley is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Rattley surname appears in various historical documents, such as court records and tax rolls. For example, in 1467, a John Rattley is listed in the Guild Rolls of York, indicating the presence of the family in that city.

During the Tudor period, the Rattley surname gained some prominence with the birth of William Rattley (c. 1495 - 1558), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was known for his involvement in trade with the Iberian Peninsula and his philanthropic efforts within the local community.

Another notable individual bearing the Rattley surname was Robert Rattley (1600 - 1680), a scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of Linton in Cambridgeshire. He authored several theological works and was known for his erudition in classical languages.

In the 18th century, the Rattley family had established a presence in various parts of England, with records showing individuals of that name residing in counties such as Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Lancashire. One prominent figure from this period was Elizabeth Rattley (1721 - 1795), a renowned botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of British flora.

As the centuries progressed, the Rattley surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rattley

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

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

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