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

Collinsworth, 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 Collinsworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Collinsworth in America

Collinsworth is the 10769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Collinsworth surname appeared 2,962 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 Collinsworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Collinsworth 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 Collinsworth

The surname Collinsworth is of English origin, tracing its roots back to medieval times. It is believed to have originated in the county of Derbyshire, England, during the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Old English words "col" and "worth," meaning a "coal farm" or "coal estate." This implies that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with coal mining or resided in an area known for its coal resources.

Another possibility is that the name is a locational surname, referring to a specific place called Collinsworth or a variation thereof. In such cases, the name would have been adopted by individuals who lived in or near that particular location.

The earliest recorded mention of the Collinsworth surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Derbyshire in 1273. This ancient document served as a census and survey of landholdings during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Derbyshire, which were records of taxes paid to the Crown. This suggests that the Collinsworth family had established itself as a prominent landholding family in the region by that time.

One notable figure bearing the Collinsworth name was Sir John Collinsworth (c. 1460-1522), a wealthy wool merchant and landowner from Derbyshire. He served as a member of parliament and was knighted for his service to the Crown during the reign of King Henry VIII.

In the 16th century, the Collinsworth family expanded their holdings and influence, with members serving in various military and civic roles. Captain William Collinsworth (1570-1642) fought in the English Civil War and was renowned for his bravery on the battlefield.

During the 17th century, the Collinsworth name was also found in other parts of England, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, indicating that members of the family had migrated to these areas.

Another notable figure was Reverend Thomas Collinsworth (1685-1756), a Church of England clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Derbyshire for over 40 years.

In the 18th century, the Collinsworth family continued to play a prominent role in the English gentry and landed aristocracy. Sir Richard Collinsworth (1720-1789) was a renowned scholar and philanthropist who funded the establishment of several schools and libraries in Derbyshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Collinsworth surname spread further across England and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by individuals seeking new opportunities or fleeing religious persecution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Collinsworth

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

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

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