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

Johndrow, 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 Johndrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johndrow in America

Johndrow is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johndrow surname appeared 461 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 Johndrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johndrow 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 Johndrow

The surname JOHNDROW has its origins in medieval England, emerging during the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "iohn" meaning "God is gracious" and "drowa" signifying a dry or waterless place. This combination suggests the name may have initially referred to an individual who resided in a parched or arid region.

Early records of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was documented in various spellings such as "Iohndrowe" and "Iohandrow." These entries indicate that families bearing this surname were present in several counties, including Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname JOHNDROW was William Johndrow, a landowner in the village of Bawburgh, Norfolk, in the late 13th century. Records from the Pipe Rolls of 1297 mention a Thomas Johndrow, a taxpayer in the county of Suffolk.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Johndrewe" and "Johndrowe," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling common in that era. Notably, a Robert Johndrowe was recorded as a merchant in the city of Bristol in 1568, suggesting the family's involvement in trade.

In the 17th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of John JOHNDROW (1612-1689), a prominent landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Thetford, Norfolk, in the 1660s.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth JOHNDROW (1745-1821), a renowned author and poet from Nottinghamshire, whose works were widely celebrated during the Romantic era. Her collection of poems, "Musings by the Riverbank," published in 1798, was highly acclaimed for its vivid descriptions of rural life.

The 19th century saw the surname spread across various regions of England, with families bearing the name JOHNDROW residing in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire. One notable individual from this period was William JOHNDROW (1832-1912), a pioneering industrialist who established a successful textile manufacturing company in Manchester.

Throughout its history, the surname JOHNDROW has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and merchants to politicians and authors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johndrow

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

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

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