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

Barthlow, 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 Barthlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barthlow in America

Barthlow is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barthlow surname appeared 388 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 Barthlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barthlow 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 Barthlow

The surname Barthlow has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bear" and "hlaw," meaning a hill or mound where bears were found. This suggests that the name may have originated in areas with a significant bear population, possibly in the northern regions of England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barthlow can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which mention a person named Reginald de Barthelau. This spelling variation likely evolved over time, eventually becoming Barthlow. The name also appeared in other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which listed a Walter Barthelowe.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Barthlow was Sir John Barthlow, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and was recorded as participating in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the Siege of Calais in 1347.

During the 16th century, the Barthlow surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where several place names like Bartlow Hill and Bartlow Farm can be found, further indicating the name's connection to geographical features.

One prominent individual from this period was William Barthlow, a scholar and mathematician who was born in Yorkshire in 1551. He studied at the University of Cambridge and later became a Fellow of St. John's College, where he taught for several years.

In the 17th century, the Barthlow family was well-established in the village of Bartlow, Cambridgeshire. A notable figure from this time was Robert Barthlow, a wealthy landowner and magistrate who was born in 1612. He played a significant role in local affairs and was instrumental in the construction of the village church.

Another notable Barthlow from this era was Elizabeth Barthlow, who was born in 1658 in Yorkshire. She was a pioneering educator and established one of the earliest schools for girls in England, which became highly regarded for its progressive curriculum.

As the centuries progressed, the Barthlow surname continued to be found throughout England, with various individuals making contributions in fields such as agriculture, trade, and the military. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the English countryside and the remarkable individuals who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barthlow

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

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

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