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

Barcalow, 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 Barcalow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barcalow in America

Barcalow is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barcalow surname appeared 203 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 Barcalow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barcalow 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 Barcalow

The surname BARCALOW is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Barclow or Barkelow in the county of Derbyshire. This name is comprised of the Old English words "bere" meaning barley and "hlaw" meaning a small hill or mound, suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have resided near a barley-covered hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Barchelow". This entry indicates that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England. Over the centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, including Barkelow, Barcklowe, and Barcklough, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Barkelow who was a landowner in Cheshire, England. This suggests that the family may have held a prominent position in the local community during that time. Another notable individual with this surname was William Barcklough, born in 1652, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Derbyshire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name BARCALOW began to spread across the British Isles, with families settling in various regions. One notable example is Thomas Barcalow, born in 1725 in Yorkshire, who was a respected merchant and civic leader in his local community.

As the British Empire expanded, some families bearing the BARCALOW surname emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One such individual was John Barcalow, born in 1784 in Derbyshire, who later settled in Canada and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another significant figure with this surname was Elizabeth Barcalow, born in 1812 in Lancashire, England. She was a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in her local community, making a lasting impact on educational opportunities in the region.

While the BARCALOW name may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries. The name's origins can be traced back to a specific location in Derbyshire, and its evolution over time reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions where it has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barcalow

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

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

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