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

Garbutt, 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 Garbutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garbutt in America

Garbutt is the 17516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garbutt surname appeared 1,609 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 Garbutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garbutt 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 Garbutt

The surname Garbutt is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "gara" meaning a triangular piece of land and "butt" meaning a ridge or strip of land. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Durham, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Garbutt can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1230, where it appears as "Gaireggebut". This suggests that the name was initially a topographic surname, given to someone who lived near a triangular strip of land or ridge.

In the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, the name is spelled as "Gargebut", indicating the evolution of the spelling over time. The variations "Garebutt" and "Garbutt" became more common in the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Garbutt was John Garbutt, who was born in Yorkshire around 1550. He was a landowner and farmer, and his descendants can be traced through various parish records in the region.

During the 17th century, the Garbutt family had a strong presence in the village of Barningham, Yorkshire. Thomas Garbutt (1620-1690) was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a churchwarden for many years.

In the 18th century, William Garbutt (1736-1809) was a notable clockmaker and watchmaker in the city of York. His intricate timepieces are still highly sought after by collectors today.

The name Garbutt also has connections to the mining industry in the north of England. Robert Garbutt (1799-1868) was a pioneering coal mine owner and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of safer mining practices.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Garbutt (1857-1935), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in Yorkshire and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls.

While the Garbutt surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in the landscapes and communities of northern England, with a diverse range of individuals leaving their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garbutt

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

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

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