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

Greatorex, 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 Greatorex surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Greatorex in America

Greatorex is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Greatorex surname appeared 331 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 Greatorex.

We can also compare 2010 data for Greatorex 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 Greatorex

The surname GREATOREX has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "greate" meaning "great" and "orex" meaning "ox," suggesting a connection to cattle farming or a particularly large ox.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Richard Greatrix is mentioned. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across the Midlands region of England, particularly in counties like Warwickshire and Leicestershire. This suggests that the name may have originated in these areas or neighboring regions.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273 include a reference to a person named William Gretriche, further illustrating the name's early variations in spelling.

In the 14th century, the name GREATOREX began to take on its more modern spelling, as evidenced by records from the Poll Tax of 1379, which mention a John Greatorex in Staffordshire.

Notable individuals with the surname GREATOREX throughout history include:

1. Thomas Greatorex (1758-1831), an English organist and composer known for his church music and glees.
2. Ralph Greatorex (c. 1625-1676), an English clergyman and scholar who served as a chaplain to King Charles I.
3. Elizabeth Greatorex (1729-1801), an English author and poet who published several works, including "Poems on Various Subjects" in 1774.
4. John Greatorex (1786-1853), an English painter and illustrator known for his portraits and landscapes.
5. William Greatorex (1877-1949), a British engineer and inventor who held several patents related to internal combustion engines and automotive technologies.

The name GREATOREX has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Greatorex Lane in Curdworth, Warwickshire, and Greatorex Close in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

While the surname GREATOREX is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Greatorex

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

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

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