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

Gunthorpe, 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 Gunthorpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gunthorpe in America

Gunthorpe is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gunthorpe surname appeared 130 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 Gunthorpe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gunthorpe 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 Gunthorpe

The surname Gunthorpe has its origins in England, tracing back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words "gund" meaning "war" and "thorp" meaning "village," together forming the compound name "Gunthorpe," which can be interpreted as "war village." This name likely originated from a place name, potentially a small settlement or hamlet where conflicts or battles occurred during the tumultuous period following the Norman Conquest.

Historical records indicate that the name Gunthorpe first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early mention suggests that the name was already established in certain regions of England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Gunthorpe was Sir Richard Gunthorpe, a prominent knight who lived during the 13th century. He was known for his military exploits and served under King Edward I during the Welsh Wars. Another notable figure was John Gunthorpe, a 14th-century clergyman who rose through the ranks of the Church to become the Bishop of Norwich in 1454.

In the 15th century, Thomas Gunthorpe, born in 1419, made a name for himself as a respected scholar and theologian. He studied at the University of Cambridge and later became the Chancellor of the University of Oxford. His contributions to academia and religious studies were significant during that era.

The Gunthorpe surname also has connections to various place names across England. For instance, there is a village called Gunthorpe in Nottinghamshire, which may have been the original settlement from which the surname derived. Additionally, variations such as Gunthorp and Gunthorpe were found in historical records, reflecting the fluidity of spelling and pronunciations during those times.

Another notable individual was Sir Robert Gunthorpe, who lived in the 16th century and served as a Member of Parliament for the county of Lincolnshire. His political influence and involvement in local governance were noteworthy during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

While the Gunthorpe surname has ancient roots, it has endured through the centuries, with descendants bearing this name continuing to contribute to various fields and leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gunthorpe

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

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

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