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

Drumgold, 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 Drumgold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drumgold in America

Drumgold is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drumgold surname appeared 243 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 Drumgold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drumgold 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 Drumgold

The surname Drumgold has its origins in Scotland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Scottish Gaelic words "druim," meaning ridge or hill, and "gald," meaning Englishman or stranger. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone of English descent residing in a Scottish highland area near a ridge or hill.

One of the earliest known references to the name Drumgold can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name was recorded as "Drumgald," likely an alternative spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Robert Drumgold (1635-1698), a Scottish Presbyterian minister and author. He was known for his writings on religious subjects and his involvement in the Covenanter movement, which sought to preserve Presbyterian principles in Scotland.

Another prominent individual was Sir John Drumgold (1715-1783), a Scottish merchant and landowner. He was active in the trade between Scotland and the American colonies and owned several plantations in Virginia and Maryland.

During the 18th century, the name Drumgold appeared in several records related to the Scottish settlement of Nova Scotia, Canada. James Drumgold (1742-1820) was a farmer and community leader in the Pictou region, where he played a role in the development of the area's agricultural practices.

In the 19th century, the Drumgold surname gained recognition through the work of the Scottish artist William Drumgold (1818-1893). He was known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting Scottish Highland scenery.

Another noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Drumgold (1856-1932), a Scottish-born writer and educator. She authored several books on Scottish history and folklore and was involved in the establishment of educational institutions in Scotland and Canada.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing the surname Drumgold, which has its roots in the rich history and culture of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drumgold

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

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

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