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

Underly, 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 Underly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Underly in America

Underly is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Underly surname appeared 118 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 Underly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Underly 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 Underly

The surname Underly has its roots in England, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be Underleigh, which was found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1332.

According to historical records, the name Underly was most prevalent in the counties of Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have originated from an Old English word that meant "under the lea" or "under the meadow," referring to a settlement located in a lowland area near a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John Underley, who was documented in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1379. Another notable figure was William Underley, a landowner from Derbyshire, who was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524.

In the 16th century, the name Underly began to appear in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. One of the earliest examples was Thomas Underly, who was baptized in the village of Hartshorne, Derbyshire, in 1578.

During the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of England, including London and the surrounding counties. One notable bearer was Robert Underly, a merchant from London, who was recorded in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642.

In the 18th century, the name Underly continued to be found in various parts of England, with some bearers emigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was John Underly, who was born in Staffordshire in 1712 and later settled in Virginia.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Underly, including:

1. Richard Underly (1620-1687), an English merchant and landowner from Derbyshire.
2. Elizabeth Underly (1678-1742), a renowned portraitist from Nottinghamshire.
3. Samuel Underly (1738-1801), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
4. William Underly (1795-1868), an English inventor and engineer from Staffordshire.
5. Margaret Underly (1832-1912), a philanthropist and social reformer from Derbyshire.

The surname Underly, while not as common as some other English surnames, has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, military personnel, inventors, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Underly

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

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

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