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

Barraclough, 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 Barraclough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barraclough in America

Barraclough is the 28967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barraclough surname appeared 820 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 Barraclough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barraclough 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 Barraclough

The surname BARRACLOUGH is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words 'bær' meaning 'boar' and 'cloh' meaning 'ravine' or 'valley'. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it first emerged as a locational surname.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname BARRACLOUGH dates back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers was Robert de Baraclough, who was mentioned in the Yorkshire Feet of Fines in 1275. The Feet of Fines were legal documents used to record land transfers, providing valuable insights into the historical presence of surnames in specific regions.

BARRACLOUGH is closely associated with the village of Barraclough, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The village's name is derived from the same Old English roots, suggesting that the surname may have originated from this location or a similar place name.

During the medieval period, the surname BARRACLOUGH appeared in various historical records, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where it was spelled as 'Baraclough'. This variation in spelling was common in those times, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of the English language.

Notable individuals with the surname BARRACLOUGH throughout history include:

1. William Barraclough (1561-1628), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Whittington in Shropshire.
2. John Barraclough (1736-1801), a British industrialist and entrepreneur who established successful textile mills in Yorkshire.
3. Geoffrey Barraclough (1908-1984), a renowned British historian and academic who specialized in modern European history.
4. Sir Rodney Barraclough (1920-1994), an Australian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria from 1983 to 1992.
5. Solon Barraclough (1890-1975), an English professional footballer who played as a forward for several clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United.

The surname BARRACLOUGH has a rich history deeply rooted in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire. Its origins can be traced back to the 13th century, and it has been documented in various historical records over the centuries, reflecting the presence and contributions of individuals bearing this name in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barraclough

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

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

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