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

Ducksworth, 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 Ducksworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ducksworth in America

Ducksworth is the 18540th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ducksworth surname appeared 1,488 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ducksworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ducksworth 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 Ducksworth

The surname Ducksworth is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a combination of two Old English words, "duce," meaning a leader or commander, and "worth," referring to an enclosed settlement or estate.

This name was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or resided in a place associated with ducks or a duck-related industry. Historical records suggest that the earliest known spelling of the name was "Duceworth," which appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror.

During the 13th century, the name evolved into various forms, including "Dukkesworth" and "Dukesworth," before settling into its modern spelling of "Ducksworth." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies of scribes in recording names.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ducksworth was Sir Robert Ducksworth, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Cheshire, England, during the late 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the Welsh Wars under King Edward I and was granted lands in recognition of his military service.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Ducksworth, born in 1525 in Yorkshire, England. He was a successful merchant and served as a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in the City of London.

In the 17th century, John Ducksworth (1622-1701) gained recognition as a prominent Puritan minister and author. He was a vocal critic of the Church of England and wrote several influential works on religious reform.

During the 18th century, the name Ducksworth was associated with the village of Ducksworth in Derbyshire, England. This place name likely derived from the surname, indicating that it was once a settlement or estate owned by a family bearing the Ducksworth name.

One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Ducksworth (1736-1812), a renowned author and poet. Her works, particularly her collection of poems titled "The Garden of Delight," were widely acclaimed and influential in literary circles of her time.

In the 19th century, Sir Henry Ducksworth (1845-1923) made significant contributions to the field of engineering. He was responsible for designing and constructing several iconic bridges and railway lines throughout Britain, including the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ducksworth

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

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

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