2000
#11,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,640
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.98
Rare Last name
Collinsworth
An English habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Collinsworth, likely derived from a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,906 Americans carry the last name Collinsworth. That puts it at #11,813 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 117,947 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Collinsworth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.9K
1 in 117,947
Census rank
#11,813
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,534 bearers of the surname Collinsworth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11813th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Collinsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Collinsworth
Among Census respondents with the surname Collinsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Collinsworth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Collinsworth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 2,333
- Two or more races3.3% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 60
- Black or African American1.0% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Collinsworth
Collinsworth appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,962
+322 bearers (+12.2%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Up 275 places
2020
#11,813
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,534
-428 bearers (-14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.85
Rank movement Down 1,044 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,044 | 2,640 | 0.98 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,769 | 2,962 | 1.00 | +322 bearers (+12.2%) | Up 275 places |
| 2020 | #11,813 | 2,534 | 0.85 | -428 bearers (-14.4%) | Down 1,044 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Collinsworth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,769 | #11,813 | -9.7% |
| Count | 2,962 | 2,534 | -14.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.00 | 0.85 | -15.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Collinsworth bearers went from 2,962 to 2,534 (-14.4% change). The surname moved down 1,044 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,769 to #11,813.
FAQ
Collinsworth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Collinsworth?
Name Census estimates that about 2,906 living Americans carry the surname Collinsworth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 117,947 residents.
How common is Collinsworth?
Collinsworth ranks #11,813 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,534 people with the surname Collinsworth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,906), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.85 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.85 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Collinsworth.
Has Collinsworth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Collinsworth went from 2,962 recorded bearers to 2,534. That is a decrease of 428 (-14.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,769 to #11,813.
What does the Census say about the background of Collinsworth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Collinsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Collinsworth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (2,333 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Collinsworth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Collinsworth (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Collinsworth mean?
An English habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Collinsworth, likely derived from a personal name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Collinsworth (0.85 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Collinsworth?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.