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

Chilcote, 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 Chilcote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chilcote in America

Chilcote is the 15183rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chilcote surname appeared 1,940 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Chilcote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chilcote 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 Chilcote

The surname Chilcote has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "cild" meaning "child" and "cot" meaning "cottage" or "small dwelling." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where a small cottage or dwelling was occupied by a child or young person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Chilcote in Warwickshire. This is a strong indication that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing the name Chilcote in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. These early spellings of the name included variations such as Childecote, Childicote, and Childecott.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named John Chilcote (c. 1330-1390) held the position of Sheriff of Oxfordshire and was a prominent landowner in the region. His descendants continued to use the Chilcote surname in the following centuries.

Another historical figure of note was Sir Thomas Chilcote (1548-1623), a wealthy merchant and alderman who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1611. He was instrumental in establishing trade links between England and the Ottoman Empire.

During the 17th century, the Chilcote surname was also found in various parts of North America, as some members of the family emigrated from England to the British colonies. One such individual was William Chilcote (1620-1686), who settled in Virginia and became a prosperous tobacco planter.

As the centuries progressed, the Chilcote surname continued to be represented in various fields, including politics, military service, and academia. Among the notable individuals were Major General John Chilcote (1772-1846), a British Army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars, and Sir Robert Chilcote (1892-1978), a distinguished diplomat and civil servant who served as British Ambassador to several countries.

Throughout its history, the surname Chilcote has maintained its connection to its English roots, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time. While the name may have originated from a humble dwelling, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various spheres of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chilcote

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

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

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