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

Entwistle, 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 Entwistle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Entwistle in America

Entwistle is the 18596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Entwistle surname appeared 1,482 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 Entwistle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Entwistle 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 Entwistle

The surname Entwistle originated in Lancashire, England, during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ent," meaning a giant or something massive, and "whistle," referring to a stream or brook, suggesting the name referred to a massive stream or waterway.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, with references found in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1246. These ancient records often mentioned people by their place of origin or notable landmarks near their residence, which could explain the surname's etymology.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct references to the name Entwistle. However, the book does mention several place names in Lancashire that could be related to the surname's origins, such as Windhull and Torboc.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Entwistle was Sir Bertine Entwistle, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Lancashire during the late 13th century. He was known for his participation in the Wars of Scottish Independence alongside Edward I.

Another notable figure was John Entwistle, born in 1554, who was a renowned Puritan clergyman and author of several religious treatises. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and was a vocal opponent of the established Church of England.

In the 18th century, Sir James Entwistle (1718-1802) was a prominent British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He was commended for his bravery and tactical skills in several naval engagements against the French and Spanish fleets.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sir John Entwistle (1832-1912), a successful industrialist and philanthropist from Lancashire. He amassed a considerable fortune through his textile manufacturing business and was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes in his hometown.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Entwistle was John Entwistle (1944-2002), the legendary bassist and songwriter for the English rock band The Who. His distinctive playing style and innovative use of the bass guitar influenced countless musicians and helped shape the sound of rock music in the latter half of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Entwistle

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

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

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