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

Splunge, 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 Splunge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Splunge in America

Splunge is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Splunge surname appeared 127 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 Splunge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Splunge 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 Splunge

The surname SPLUNGE originates from the northern regions of England, specifically Yorkshire and Lancashire, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Old English word "splungen," which means "to splash" or "to wade through mud or water." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near a swampy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SPLUNGE surname can be found in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275, where a William Splunge is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Crigglestone. The name also appears in the Yorkshire Poll Tax returns of 1379, with entries for John Splunge and Margery Splunge residing in the town of Pontefract.

In the 15th century, the SPLUNGE surname became more widespread across northern England. The Norfolk Musters of 1522 list a Thomas Splunge as a soldier, while the Wills and Inventories of the Diocese of York from 1445 to 1555 include several references to individuals with the SPLUNGE surname, such as Robert Splunge of Doncaster (1489) and Jennet Splunge of Beverley (1507).

One notable individual bearing the SPLUNGE surname was Sir John Splunge (1521-1587), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of York. He served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1575 and was a benefactor of several charitable causes in the region.

Another historical figure was Elizabeth Splunge (1654-1718), a midwife and herbalist known for her extensive knowledge of traditional remedies and her work in the village of Haworth, West Yorkshire. Her diary, which documented her experiences and the local folklore of the area, remains an important historical source.

In the 18th century, the SPLUNGE surname began to spread beyond its northern roots. Records show a William Splunge (1732-1809) who was a successful shipbuilder in the coastal town of Whitby, while Samuel Splunge (1766-1842) was a renowned clockmaker and silversmith based in London.

As the centuries progressed, the SPLUNGE surname continued to be represented in various professions and locations across England and beyond. Notable individuals include the author and poet Emily Splunge (1845-1921), the explorer and naturalist Charles Splunge (1879-1947), and the artist and sculptor Isabelle Splunge (1902-1988).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Splunge

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

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

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