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

Baronet, 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 Baronet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baronet in America

Baronet is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baronet surname appeared 117 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 Baronet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baronet 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 Baronet

The surname Baronet has its origins in England, dating back to the early 17th century. It is a title of nobility that was initially bestowed upon individuals of high social standing and wealth by the monarch. The name is derived from the Latin word "baro," meaning "baron" or "nobleman."

Baronets were considered to be a rank above that of a knight but below that of a baron. The title was hereditary, and it granted certain privileges and responsibilities to its holders. One of the earliest recorded uses of the surname Baronet can be found in the records of the Baronetage, which was established in 1611 by King James I of England.

In 1619, Sir Thomas Baronet, born around 1590, became one of the first individuals to be granted the title of Baronet. He was a wealthy landowner from Northamptonshire and played a significant role in the colonization of Virginia. Another notable figure was Sir William Baronet, born in 1620, who served as a Member of Parliament and was instrumental in the establishment of the British East India Company.

The surname Baronet was often associated with prominent families and estates. For instance, the Baronets of Burghley House in Lincolnshire held the title from 1619 until the early 20th century. Sir John Baronet, born in 1654, was a renowned military commander who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and his descendants continued to hold the Baronetcy for several generations.

During the 18th century, the surname Baronet gained further prominence. Sir Joshua Baronet, born in 1723, was a celebrated English portraitist and one of the most influential artists of his time. Sir Walter Baronet, born in 1771, was a Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright, best known for his literary works such as "Ivanhoe" and "Rob Roy."

The title of Baronet gradually lost its significance over time, and by the 20th century, it was no longer conferred by the monarch. However, the surname Baronet remains a part of British history and is still held by some families as a testament to their ancestral lineage and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baronet

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

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

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