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

Gwyther, 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 Gwyther surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gwyther in America

Gwyther is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gwyther surname appeared 104 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 Gwyther.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gwyther 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 Gwyther

The surname Gwyther originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gythere," which means a conflux or meeting of streams. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near the junction of two rivers or streams.

Gwyther is an Anglo-Saxon name that first emerged in the county of Worcestershire. It is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings and properties across England and parts of Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The earliest known bearer of the name was Osbert Gwyther, mentioned in records from the village of Abberton in Worcestershire during the late 11th century.

By the 13th century, the surname had spread to other parts of England, with various spellings appearing in historical records, such as Gwythere, Gwithere, and Gwithor. One notable individual was Sir John Gwyther, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the mid-14th century.

In the 16th century, the name was found in the parish records of several counties, including Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. William Gwyther (1540-1615) was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Somerset, owning estates in the village of Batcombe.

Another notable bearer of the name was Richard Gwyther (1603-1676), a clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of Eton College from 1645 to 1676. He played a significant role in the college's affairs during the English Civil War and the Interregnum period.

During the 18th century, the Gwyther family had established themselves as landowners and farmers in various parts of southwestern England. John Gwyther (1725-1799) was a successful merchant and ship owner based in Bristol, involved in the trade with the American colonies.

Throughout its history, the surname Gwyther has maintained a strong presence in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire, where many of its bearers have been prominent members of local communities and contributed to the region's history and development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gwyther

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

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

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