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

Unglesbee, 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 Unglesbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unglesbee in America

Unglesbee is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unglesbee surname appeared 181 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 Unglesbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unglesbee 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 Unglesbee

The surname Unglesbee is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the county of Northamptonshire, England, during the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ingle," meaning "fire" or "hearth," and "bēe," meaning "dweller" or "resident." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent hearth or fireplace, possibly in a communal hall or manor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from the year 1195, where a certain Willelmus de Inglebey is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Inglebey," reflects the name's evolution over time and the regional dialects that influenced its pronunciation and transcription.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various manorial records and tax rolls from Northamptonshire, often spelled as "Ynglesby" or "Ingelesby." These entries suggest that the Unglesbee family held land or property in the region during this period.

Notably, in the early 14th century, a man named John Unglesbee (born around 1290) is recorded as serving as a member of Parliament for the borough of Northampton in 1312 and 1314. This is one of the earliest known instances of the surname appearing in its more modern spelling.

Another significant figure bearing the Unglesbee name was Sir Robert Unglesbee (1382-1456), a prominent landowner and knight from Northamptonshire. He served as a member of Parliament for the county in 1429 and was actively involved in local affairs and governance.

In the 16th century, the name Unglesbee can be found in various church records and parish registers across Northamptonshire and neighboring counties. One notable individual from this era was William Unglesbee (1523-1588), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the town of Daventry, Northamptonshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Unglesbee family continued to maintain a presence in the English Midlands, with some members migrating to other parts of the country or even abroad. However, the name remained particularly concentrated in the counties of Northamptonshire and Warwickshire throughout much of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unglesbee

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

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

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