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

Derrow, 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 Derrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derrow in America

Derrow is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derrow surname appeared 386 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 Derrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derrow 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 Derrow

The surname Derrow has its origins in England, with records indicating its presence as early as the late 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer," and "hoh," meaning "ridge," suggesting a connection to a place where deer were commonly found on a ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Derrow can be found in the parish records of Staffordshire, England, where a John Derrow was mentioned in 1598. Additionally, the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674 for Yorkshire list a Thomas Derrow residing in the town of Skipton.

Interestingly, variations in spelling were common during the medieval period due to the inconsistent use of English dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions. As a result, the surname Derrow may have appeared in historical records as Derowe, Derrowe, or Dyrowe, among other spellings.

In terms of notable individuals bearing the Derrow name, one of the earliest was John Derrow, a landowner from Warwickshire, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1642. Another prominent figure was William Derrow, a merchant from Bristol, who was mentioned in the city's Guild Records in 1687.

Moving forward in time, the 18th century saw the birth of Thomas Derrow (1723-1798), a renowned clockmaker from Lancashire, whose works are still highly regarded by collectors and horologists today. Additionally, the 19th century brought forth Elizabeth Derrow (1815-1892), a pioneering educator from Oxfordshire, who founded one of the first schools for girls in her region.

Another noteworthy individual was James Derrow (1854-1923), a prominent architect from Yorkshire, whose designs included several churches and public buildings across the county. His most celebrated work was the Derrow Memorial Hall, built in 1901 in his hometown of Skipton, which remains a landmark to this day.

While the Derrow surname may not be among the most common in English history, its presence can be traced back several centuries, with various individuals leaving their mark in fields such as trade, craftsmanship, education, and architecture. The name's connection to the Old English language and its locational roots add a unique perspective to its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derrow

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

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

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