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

Gartrell, 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 Gartrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gartrell in America

Gartrell is the 16560th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gartrell surname appeared 1,733 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 Gartrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gartrell 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 Gartrell

The surname Gartrell has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is derived from a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a garden or an enclosed yard. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "gert" or "geart," meaning an enclosure or a yard, and "hyll," meaning a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gartrell can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, where it appears as "William de Gerthyll." This reference suggests that the name was initially associated with a specific place or location.

During the 14th century, the name Gartrell appeared in various forms, such as "Gartrell," "Garthrell," and "Garthrill," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations persisted until the 16th century when the spelling became more standardized.

In the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, there is a record of a "John Gartrell" who was likely a landowner or a farmer in the region. This entry provides evidence of the name's widespread use during that period.

One notable individual with the surname Gartrell was Sir John Gartrell (1550-1618), a prominent English politician and landowner from Lancashire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Lancashire and played a significant role in local affairs.

Another historical figure with the name Gartrell was William Gartrell (1609-1679), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Pampisford in Cambridgeshire. He was known for his religious writings and sermons.

In the 17th century, the name Gartrell appeared in various records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of Cheshire from 1665, where a "Thomas Gartrell" was listed as a homeowner.

The surname Gartrell also found its way to the American colonies, with records showing individuals such as John Gartrell (1673-1744), who settled in Virginia and became a prominent landowner and farmer.

Another notable figure was Lucius Jeremiah Gartrell (1821-1891), a lawyer, politician, and Confederate officer from Georgia. He served as a member of the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gartrell

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

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

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