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

Budworth, 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 Budworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budworth in America

Budworth is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budworth surname appeared 170 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 Budworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budworth 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 Budworth

The surname Budworth has its origins in England, specifically in the historic county of Cheshire. The name is derived from the place name "Budworth", which is a small village located in the heart of Cheshire. The name itself is believed to have originated from the Old English words "buda" meaning "dwelling" and "worth" meaning "enclosure" or "homestead".

The earliest recorded mention of the place name Budworth can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Budeuuorde". This suggests that the name and the settlement itself have existed since at least the late 11th century.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname Budworth was Robert de Budworth, who lived in the 13th century. He was a landowner and is mentioned in several historical records from the period, including the Cheshire Pipe Rolls of 1260.

In the 14th century, a member of the Budworth family, John de Budworth, served as the Rector of the parish church in the village of Budworth. This church, dedicated to St. Michael and All Angels, dates back to the 12th century and is still standing today.

During the 16th century, the Budworth surname gained prominence through the accomplishments of Sir William Budworth (c.1520-1588). He was a distinguished lawyer and served as the Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Thomas Budworth (1617-1670), a Presbyterian minister who played a significant role in the religious turmoil of the English Civil War era. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentary cause and was known for his fiery sermons against the Church of England.

In the 18th century, the Budworth family produced a notable botanist, Rev. Joseph Budworth (1733-1806). He was a clergyman and an avid naturalist, contributing significantly to the study of plant life in Cheshire and the surrounding regions.

Throughout history, the Budworth surname has maintained a strong connection to its place of origin in Cheshire. While the name has spread to other parts of England and beyond, its roots remain firmly planted in the small village that gave it its name centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budworth

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

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

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