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

Acorn, 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 Acorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acorn in America

Acorn is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acorn surname appeared 286 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 Acorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acorn 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 Acorn

The surname Acorn has its origins in England, emerging during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "æcern," which means "acorn" or "seed of the oak tree." This name likely originated as a descriptive name referring to someone who lived near an oak tree or grove, or perhaps someone who gathered acorns for sustenance or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Acorn surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Robert Akorn. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also list a Walter Acorn, suggesting the name was present in various regions of England during this era.

In the 15th century, the Acorn surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which mentioned a John Akorn in 1435. The Feet of Fines for Surrey from 1486 also referenced a William Acorn, indicating the name's continued presence in different parts of the country.

Notable individuals with the Acorn surname include William Acorn (c. 1545-1619), a yeoman farmer from Warwickshire who was involved in the Midland Revolt of 1607. Another prominent figure was John Acorn (1623-1701), a Puritan minister from Essex who played a role in the religious turmoil of the 17th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Acorn was also found in various place names, such as Acorn Hill in Gloucestershire and Acorn Green in Cheshire. These place names likely derived from the presence of oak trees or groves in those areas, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its botanical origins.

Other notable individuals with the Acorn surname include:

1. Thomas Acorn (1590-1647), a member of the Virginia Company and an early settler in the Virginia Colony.
2. Elizabeth Acorn (1652-1723), a Quaker missionary who traveled extensively in New England and the Caribbean.
3. Samuel Acorn (1716-1788), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
4. Mary Acorn (1789-1865), a pioneer and one of the first settlers in the Oregon Territory.
5. James Acorn (1823-1901), a British architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.

While the Acorn surname may not be as widely known as some others, its historical roots and connections to the natural world have contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acorn

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

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

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