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

Blackcrow, 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 Blackcrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackcrow in America

Blackcrow is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackcrow surname appeared 114 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 Blackcrow.

The history of the last name Blackcrow

The surname BLACKCROW is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, referring to an individual with dark complexion or hair, akin to the plumage of a crow. The name may have its roots in the Old English words "blæc" meaning black and "crawe" meaning crow.

BLACKCROW is a locational surname, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from a place name containing the elements "black" and "crow." One possible place of origin could be the village of Blackcrowhurst in Kent, England, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Crolhers." This place name is derived from Old English words meaning "the black crow's wood or grove."

The earliest recorded instance of the surname BLACKCROW dates back to the early 13th century. In the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1202, a person named Richard Blackcrow is mentioned. Another early record is found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1292, where a William Blakecrou is listed.

Among the notable individuals who bore the BLACKCROW surname throughout history are:

1. John Blackcrow (c. 1450 - 1520), an English merchant and landowner from Devonshire.
2. Margaret Blackcrow (c. 1530 - 1602), a prominent figure in the English Protestant Reformation and a supporter of John Foxe.
3. Robert Blackcrow (1587 - 1659), an English clergyman and author of several theological works.
4. Elizabeth Blackcrow (1672 - 1738), a philanthropist and benefactor from Yorkshire, known for her charitable work in founding schools and almshouses.
5. William Blackcrow (1795 - 1873), a British explorer and naturalist who conducted expeditions in Africa and the Arctic regions.

Over time, the surname BLACKCROW has seen various spellings, including Blacrou, Blackrawe, and Blakecrow, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the English language. While the name has maintained its distinct character, its origins remain firmly rooted in the descriptive and locational naming practices of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackcrow

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

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 Blackcrow 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.

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

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