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

Itow, 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 Itow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itow in America

Itow is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itow surname appeared 121 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 Itow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itow 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 Itow

The surname ITOW originates from England, specifically the county of Yorkshire, where it first appeared in historical records during the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "itow," which means "wild celery" or "smallage." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near areas where these plants grew abundantly or were engaged in the cultivation or trade of these crops.

One of the earliest documented references to the ITOW surname can be found in the Yorkshire Pipe Rolls of 1292, where a person named Willelmus Itow is mentioned. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage in the region during that period.

In the 14th century, the ITOW surname appears in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, which lists individuals by name for tax purposes. This document includes entries for Robert Itow and John Itow, indicating the continued presence of the name in the area.

The ITOW surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Itowe, Ittowe, and Ittow. These variations were common due to the inconsistent nature of spelling and record-keeping practices in earlier times.

Among the notable individuals who bore the ITOW surname throughout history are:

1. William Itow (c. 1340 - 1405), a wealthy landowner and merchant from York, who was recorded as owning several properties and businesses in the city during his lifetime.

2. Margery Itow (c. 1375 - 1440), a prominent figure in the wool trade in Yorkshire, known for her successful business ventures and philanthropic contributions to local charities.

3. John Itow (c. 1520 - 1588), a renowned scholar and theologian from Yorkshire, who authored several treatises on religious philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Oxford.

4. Thomas Itow (c. 1650 - 1712), a skilled architect and stonemason from Yorkshire, who was involved in the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the region during the 17th century.

5. Elizabeth Itow (c. 1780 - 1856), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire, who dedicated her life to improving the lives of the underprivileged and advocating for better living conditions in industrial towns.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence and significance of the ITOW surname in various areas of English society throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itow

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

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

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