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

Magwood, 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 Magwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magwood in America

Magwood is the 22144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magwood surname appeared 1,167 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 Magwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magwood 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 Magwood

The surname Magwood is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that could have been Magwood or a similar spelling, possibly indicating an association with a wooded area or a specific location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Magwood surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where it appears as "Maggewode." This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it is listed as "Maggewode." This spelling variation provides insight into the potential evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the Magwood surname can be found in the Patent Rolls of 1348, where it is recorded as "Maggewode." This document further solidifies the presence of the name during this era.

One notable individual bearing the Magwood surname was John Magwood, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. Records indicate that he was born around 1420 and was actively involved in trade and commerce in the city of London.

Another individual of note was William Magwood, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1542, he studied at Oxford University and later became a respected figure within the Church of England, serving as a rector in several parishes.

In the 17th century, the Magwood surname appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, where the marriage of Thomas Magwood and Elizabeth Barton was documented in 1674.

During the 18th century, the name Magwood was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Robert Magwood, born in 1712, who was a renowned architect and builder responsible for the construction of several prominent buildings in London.

Another significant figure was Sarah Magwood, born in 1765, who was a pioneering educator and founder of one of the earliest schools for girls in the city of Bristol.

In the 19th century, the Magwood surname continued to be present in various records. One notable example is the birth record of Samuel Magwood in 1826, who later became a prominent lawyer and served as a judge in the city of Manchester.

These examples illustrate the rich historical presence of the Magwood surname, which has been documented in various regions of England over several centuries, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions contributing to its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magwood

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

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

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