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

Solesbee, 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 Solesbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Solesbee in America

Solesbee is the 33567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Solesbee surname appeared 679 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 Solesbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Solesbee 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 Solesbee

The surname Solesbee has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location where a notable family or individual once resided. One theory suggests that the name is linked to the Old English words "sol" meaning "muddy" and "bee" meaning "stream," indicating a connection to a muddy stream or river.

Historical records show that variations of the spelling, such as Solebee and Solbee, appeared in medieval documents and parish records from counties like Oxfordshire and Berkshire. However, the name does not seem to have been mentioned in notable historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, which recorded landholdings in England after the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Solesbee can be traced back to John Solesbee, born in 1587 in Wantage, Oxfordshire. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with William Solesbee (1634-1702), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's thriving maritime trade and was renowned for his business acumen.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Solesbee (1678-1752), who gained recognition for her skill as a midwife in the village of Bampton, Oxfordshire. Her expertise and compassion earned her widespread respect in the local community.

During the 18th century, the Solesbee family expanded their reach, with members settling in different parts of England and even venturing to the American colonies. One such individual was Thomas Solesbee (1721-1789), who immigrated to Virginia and became a successful tobacco farmer.

In the 19th century, the name Solesbee became associated with places like Solsbery Hill in Gloucestershire, possibly derived from an older spelling or place name connected to the family.

Among the more recent notable figures with the surname Solesbee was Sir Reginald Solesbee (1852-1924), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1902 to 1908.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Solesbee

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

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

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