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

Bucknall, 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 Bucknall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucknall in America

Bucknall is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucknall surname appeared 113 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 Bucknall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucknall 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 Bucknall

The surname BUCKNALL is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the county of Staffordshire. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the place name "Bucknall," which itself comes from the Old English words "bucc" meaning a buck or male deer, and "halh" meaning a nook or secluded valley.

The name BUCKNALL is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, the comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early reference suggests that the surname was already established in Staffordshire by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various records as "de Bucknall," reflecting the common practice of using the preposition "de" to denote one's place of origin. Over time, the "de" was dropped, and the name evolved into its modern form.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name was William de Bucknall, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1199. Another notable figure was Sir William Bucknall, a prominent landowner and military commander during the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the BUCKNALL name gained prominence with the birth of Benjamin Bucknall (1619-1681), an English clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Wymondham in Norfolk. His son, John Bucknall (1661-1724), followed in his footsteps and became a respected Church of England clergyman.

The 18th century saw the rise of Nathaniel Bucknall (1709-1786), a renowned physician and medical writer who contributed significantly to the understanding of smallpox and inoculation methods. His work influenced the development of modern vaccination practices.

In the 19th century, the BUCKNALL name was associated with the arts and literature. Thomas Bucknall (1818-1897) was a notable English painter and engraver, known for his landscapes and portraits. Additionally, John Adey Repton Bucknall (1835-1908), a descendant of the renowned landscape gardener Humphry Repton, made his mark as a writer and art critic.

Throughout its history, the BUCKNALL surname has retained a strong connection to its Staffordshire roots, with many families tracing their lineage back to the original Bucknall villages and hamlets in the region. While the name has spread across England and beyond, its origins remain deeply rooted in the picturesque landscapes of Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucknall

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

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

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