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

Ringland, 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 Ringland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ringland in America

Ringland is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ringland surname appeared 309 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 Ringland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ringland 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 Ringland

The surname Ringland originates from England, specifically from the county of Norfolk. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th century, derived from the Old English words "ring" (meaning a circular enclosure or boundary) and "land" (referring to a piece of land or property). This combination suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who resided near or owned land with distinct circular boundaries or enclosures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ringland can be found in the Feet of Fines, a collection of legal records from Norfolk, dated around 1290. In these records, a individual named William de Ryngelande is mentioned in connection with a land transaction, indicating the surname's early presence in the region.

During the late 14th century, the Ringland surname appears in various tax records and manorial rolls from Norfolk and Suffolk counties. For instance, in the Subsidy Rolls of 1381, a John Ryngelond is listed as a taxpayer in the village of Tharston, Norfolk.

In the 15th century, the Ringland surname gained prominence with the birth of Robert Ringland (c. 1420-1498), a prominent merchant and landowner from Norwich, Norfolk. He is recorded as having served as the Mayor of Norwich in 1476 and played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Thomas Ringland (c. 1560-1638), a renowned lawyer and Member of Parliament for the borough of Great Grimsby during the reign of King James I. He was recognized for his contributions to the legal profession and his involvement in various parliamentary proceedings.

The Ringland surname also has connections to the village of Ringland, located near Norwich, Norfolk. It is believed that this place name may have influenced or contributed to the development of the surname, as it was common for individuals to adopt surnames derived from the locations where they resided or held land.

In the 17th century, the Ringland family expanded their presence across England, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname in counties such as Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Gloucestershire. One prominent figure from this period was John Ringland (1649-1707), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Hull, Yorkshire, who contributed to the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

As the centuries progressed, the Ringland surname continued to be carried by individuals across various professions and social strata, from clergymen and academics to military officers and tradesmen. Prominent figures include Sir Richard Ringland (1785-1868), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Reverend William Ringland (1820-1892), a respected clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Handsworth, Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ringland

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

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

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