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

Cantrall, 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 Cantrall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantrall in America

Cantrall is the 35764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantrall surname appeared 628 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 Cantrall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cantrall 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 Cantrall

The surname Cantrall is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "camp," meaning a field or encampment, and "trun," meaning a tree or post, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a boundary marker or signpost in a field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cantertreu," likely referring to a place name or settlement in the county of Warwickshire. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Cantrelaw residing in Gloucestershire, indicating the name's presence in the region. Additionally, a John Cantrell is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, demonstrating the name's spread across various counties.

During the 16th century, the surname took on various spellings, such as Cantrell, Cantrill, and Cantrell, as record-keeping practices became more standardized. Notably, a Nicholas Cantrell was born in Berkshire in 1542, and his descendants can be traced through parish records in the area.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Cantrall was Sir Andrew Cantrell (1578-1654), a wealthy merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1638. He played a crucial role in the city's governance and was knighted for his services.

Another notable figure was John Cantrell (1670-1732), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works, including "A Treatise on the Deluge" and "A Discourse on the Resurrection."

In the 19th century, Henry Cantrell (1816-1893) made significant contributions to the field of education as an English schoolmaster and author of several textbooks on arithmetic and geography.

Across the Atlantic, James Cantrall (1802-1887) was a prominent early settler in Illinois, United States, and served as a member of the Illinois State Legislature in the mid-19th century.

While the surname Cantrall may have originated in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with notable individuals bearing the name in fields such as politics, religion, education, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantrall

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

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

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