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

Ringor, 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 Ringor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ringor in America

Ringor is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ringor surname appeared 318 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 Ringor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ringor 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 Ringor

The surname Ringor is believed to have originated in the region of northern England, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. It dates back to the early medieval period, around the 11th century.

The name Ringor is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hring" and "gar," which together mean "spear ring" or "ring spear." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a ring or circular object used in combat or warfare.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ringor surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. This entry provides evidence of the name's presence in England during the Norman era.

In the 13th century, records show a William Ringor who owned land in the village of Ryngarthorpe, which is now known as Ringerholme, near the town of Driffield in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This place name is believed to be derived from the Ringor surname, suggesting that the family had established a presence in the area.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Ringor surname was Sir John Ringor, a knight who served in the armies of King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346, and was awarded lands for his service.

Another prominent individual with the Ringor surname was Elizabeth Ringor, born in 1562 in the village of Warkworth, Northumberland. She was a skilled embroiderer and is known for her intricate needlework on religious vestments and tapestries, some of which are still preserved in local churches and museums.

In the 17th century, Thomas Ringor (1621-1679) was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of York. He was involved in the wool trade and was a prominent figure in the city's guild system.

The Ringor surname also has a historical connection to the village of Ringerholme in Yorkshire, which was once known as Ringerholme-cum-Ryton. This suggests that the Ringor family may have held significant landholdings in the area and contributed to the development of the local community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ringor

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

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

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