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

Darrisaw, 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 Darrisaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darrisaw in America

Darrisaw is the 45804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darrisaw surname appeared 466 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 Darrisaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darrisaw 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 Darrisaw

The surname DARRISAW has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in Wales and England, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Welsh word "darriau," which means "to tear" or "to rend." The name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a tanner or a leather worker, as their profession involved tearing and rending animal hides.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1379, where it appears as "Derrisaw." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved from an earlier form, potentially influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in transcription.

During the 16th century, the name DARRISAW appeared in various records across England, including parish registers and court documents. One notable individual bearing this surname was John Darrisaw, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's guild records in 1567.

In the 17th century, the DARRISAW family seemed to have established a presence in the county of Shropshire, where several members were recorded in the parish registers of Shrewsbury and its surrounding villages. One such individual was William DARRISAW, a landowner who was born in 1635 and died in 1712.

As the British Empire expanded its reach, the DARRISAW name also found its way to the American colonies. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in the New World was Thomas DARRISAW, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and later settled in Maryland.

Another notable figure in the history of the DARRISAW surname was Sir John DARRISAW (1720-1789), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership, receiving several honors and commendations.

Throughout the centuries, the DARRISAW name has also been associated with various professions and trades, including farming, blacksmithing, and even the clergy. In the late 19th century, Reverend James DARRISAW (1845-1923) was a prominent figure in the Methodist Church in England, known for his passionate sermons and dedication to social reform.

While the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied over time, the DARRISAW surname has maintained a distinct presence in historical records and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darrisaw

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

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

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