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

Cusworth, 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 Cusworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cusworth in America

Cusworth is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cusworth surname appeared 166 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 Cusworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cusworth 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 Cusworth

The surname Cusworth has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cus" meaning "cow" and "worth" meaning "enclosure" or "farm". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who owned or worked on a farm where cattle were kept.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Cusworth appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where a person named Johannes de Cusworth is listed. This indicates that the name was already in use and likely originated in the Yorkshire region of England.

In the 14th century, the name was also recorded in various forms such as Cusseworth, Cussewrth, and Cusseworthe, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period.

The Cusworth surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was William Cusworth (1554-1628), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire.

Another notable figure was John Cusworth (1738-1816), a British soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He served under General John Burgoyne and was present at the Battles of Saratoga in 1777.

In the 19th century, the name was further solidified with the birth of William Cusworth (1819-1892), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in Yorkshire, including the Church of St. John the Baptist in Penistone.

The Cusworth family also had a presence in the United States, with records showing a Joseph Cusworth who immigrated to Virginia in the early 1700s. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country.

One of the most renowned individuals with the Cusworth surname was Michael Cusworth (1906-1990), a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are held in several prestigious collections, including the Tate Gallery in London.

Throughout its history, the Cusworth surname has maintained a strong connection to its Yorkshire roots, although it has also spread to other parts of England and beyond. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, the name continues to be carried on by families around the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cusworth

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

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

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