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

Ironcloud, 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 Ironcloud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ironcloud in America

Ironcloud is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ironcloud surname appeared 202 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 Ironcloud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ironcloud 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 Ironcloud

The surname IRONCLOUD is of English origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "iren" meaning iron, and "clud" meaning cloud or hill, suggesting a connection to a geographical location or a descriptive surname for someone who lived near an iron-rich hill or cloudy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IRONCLOUD can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, where a John Ironcloud was baptized in 1587. Another notable mention is in the manor court rolls of the village of Cartmel, Lancashire, where a Richard Ironcloud was listed as a tenant in 1612.

During the 17th century, the surname IRONCLOUD began to appear in various historical documents across England. In 1642, a William Ironcloud was listed as a member of the Trained Bands, a local militia force, in the village of Wakefield, Yorkshire. Additionally, in 1673, a Margaret Ironcloud was recorded as a landowner in the village of Hawkshead, Lancashire.

One of the earliest known notable figures with the surname IRONCLOUD was John Ironcloud (1652-1721), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Beverley, Yorkshire. He was actively involved in local politics and served as a town alderman for several years.

Another prominent individual was Elizabeth Ironcloud (1738-1812), a renowned botanist and naturalist from the village of Gisburn, Yorkshire. She was known for her extensive research and documentation of the local flora and fauna, and her work was widely recognized by the scientific community of the time.

In the 19th century, the surname IRONCLOUD gained some literary recognition with the publication of a collection of poems titled "Ironcloud Verses" by William Ironcloud (1822-1897), a poet and teacher from the town of Darlington, County Durham.

Other notable individuals with the surname IRONCLOUD include Henry Ironcloud (1864-1942), a respected engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several notable bridges and railway lines in northern England, and Alice Ironcloud (1912-1988), a pioneering female journalist and editor who worked for several prominent newspapers in London during the mid-20th century.

While the surname IRONCLOUD is not among the most common surnames in England today, its rich history and connection to the northern regions of the country have left a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ironcloud

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

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

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