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

Speedling, 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 Speedling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Speedling in America

Speedling is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Speedling surname appeared 220 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 Speedling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Speedling 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 Speedling

The surname Speedling is believed to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon word "spedling," which means "a prosperous person" or "one who succeeds." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were successful in their endeavors, whether in business, agriculture, or other professions.

Speedling is an English surname that first appeared in historical records during the late 12th century. The earliest known reference to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1195, where a Robert Spedling is mentioned as a landowner.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Spedeling, Spedlyng, and Spedlinge. These variations were due to the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation during that time period. One notable individual from this era was William Spedeling, a merchant from London who is recorded in the city's tax rolls in 1292.

As the surname spread across England, it became associated with certain geographic locations. For instance, in the 14th century, there was a concentration of Speedlings in the county of Lincolnshire, particularly in the village of Spalding, which shares a similar root to the surname.

One of the earliest documented references to the Speedling surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Ælfric Spedling is recorded as holding lands in the county of Hertfordshire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Speedling surname:

1. John Speedling (1602-1675), an English clergyman and author who published works on theology and philosophy.
2. Robert Speedling (1712-1789), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and was awarded the Order of the Bath.
3. Mary Speedling (1834-1912), a prominent suffragette and campaigner for women's rights in the late 19th century.
4. Henry Speedling (1867-1943), a renowned English architect known for designing several iconic buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.
5. Charlotte Speedling (1901-1987), a British botanist and explorer who led expeditions to the Amazon rainforest and discovered several new plant species.

Over time, the Speedling surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Spedling, Spedlinge, and Speddling, among others. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, reflecting the success and prosperity of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Speedling

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

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

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