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

Sublett, 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 Sublett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sublett in America

Sublett is the 11516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sublett surname appeared 2,731 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sublett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sublett 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 Sublett

The surname Sublett is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, possibly a diminutive form of a larger settlement.

One theory suggests that Sublett may be derived from the Old English word "suðlēah," which means "southern meadow" or "southern wood." This could indicate that the name originated from a location in southern England or an area characterized by its southern meadows or woodlands.

Another possibility is that Sublett is a variant spelling of the name "Sublett" or "Sublette," which may have its origins in the Old French word "soublet," meaning "small" or "little." This could suggest that the name originally referred to someone who lived in a small or little settlement.

Historical records show that the name Sublett appeared in various forms throughout the centuries. In the Domesday Book, a great survey of England compiled in 1086, there are entries for places that could be potential sources of the name, such as "Suthlea" and "Suthlege."

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Sublett is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1327, where a Robert Sublet is mentioned. Another early record is from the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, which lists a John Sublet.

Over the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Sublett, Sublette, Sublet, and Sublit, among others. This variation in spelling was common in earlier times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

Notable individuals with the surname Sublett throughout history include:

1. William Sublett (1593-1671), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds.
2. John Sublett (1647-1712), an English clergyman and author known for his work "A Treatise on the Art of Preaching."
3. Elizabeth Sublett (1720-1801), an American colonist and landowner who played a role in the settlement of Kentucky.
4. Milton Sublett (1819-1888), an American lawyer and politician who served as a judge and as a member of the Missouri Legislature.
5. Benjamin Sublett (1857-1935), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Sublett Foundation in Texas.

These examples illustrate the presence of the Sublett surname across different time periods and geographical locations, highlighting its enduring legacy and diverse origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sublett

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

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

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