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

Catherwood, 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 Catherwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catherwood in America

Catherwood is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catherwood surname appeared 317 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 Catherwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catherwood 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 Catherwood

The surname Catherwood has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Catherwood or Catterwood, likely referring to a wooded area frequented by wildcats or other felines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, dated 1273, which mentions a William de Catherwood. This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the 13th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as Catterwood, Catherwode, and Catherwood appearing in various records. This was a common occurrence with surnames during that period, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named John Catherwood (1545-1610) served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire. He was a landowner and played a significant role in local affairs during the Elizabethan era.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Sir Thomas Catherwood (1628-1699), who was a successful merchant and politician in London. He served as an alderman and was elected as the Lord Mayor of London in 1689.

During the 18th century, a family of Catherwoods held significant landholdings in the county of Yorkshire. One member, Robert Catherwood (1710-1778), was a wealthy landowner and industrialist who helped establish several mills and factories in the region.

In the 19th century, the name gained international recognition through the work of Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854), a British artist and explorer. He is best known for his detailed illustrations and documentation of ancient Mayan ruins in Central America, which he explored alongside John Lloyd Stephens.

Another notable figure from this period was Sir George Catherwood (1832-1908), a British military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of the Falkland Islands from 1886 to 1892 and played a crucial role in the development of the islands' infrastructure and governance.

Throughout its history, the Catherwood surname has been present in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Bedfordshire, Warwickshire, Yorkshire, and London. While the name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period, it has continued to be carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catherwood

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

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

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