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

Chilcutt, 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 Chilcutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chilcutt in America

Chilcutt is the 34916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chilcutt surname appeared 646 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 Chilcutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chilcutt 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 Chilcutt

The surname Chilcutt has its origins in England, and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name, specifically the village of Chilcott in Somerset, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Cilcotd."

The etymology of the name Chilcott is thought to stem from the Old English words "cild" meaning "child" and "cot" meaning "cottage" or "shelter." This suggests that the original place name referred to a small dwelling or settlement inhabited by children or youths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chilcutt can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which mention a William de Chilcote. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Chilcot, Chilcote, and Chilcott, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Notable individuals with the surname Chilcutt include Sir John Chilcott (1566-1618), an English politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1617. Another prominent figure was Robert Chilcott (1625-1689), an English clergyman and academic who became the Provost of Worcester College, Oxford.

In the 18th century, the Chilcutt family had a presence in the American colonies, with records showing a William Chilcutt born in Virginia in 1735. Later, in the 19th century, John Chilcutt (1823-1901) was a prominent figure in the abolition movement and served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, assisting enslaved people in their journey to freedom.

Another noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Chilcutt (1890-1974), an American artist and sculptor known for her work in bronze and terra cotta. Her sculptures can be found in various public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

While the surname Chilcutt is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its English roots and the small village of Chilcott in Somerset, where it likely originated as a place name before becoming a family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chilcutt

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

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

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