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

Nethercutt, 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 Nethercutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nethercutt in America

Nethercutt is the 44957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nethercutt surname appeared 477 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 Nethercutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nethercutt 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 Nethercutt

The surname Nethercutt is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions near the Scottish border. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "nether," meaning lower or beneath, and "cot" or "cott," referring to a small dwelling or cottage.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Nethercutt can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland from 1332, where a Robert de Nethercote is recorded. This suggests that the name was initially associated with a specific location or estate known as "Nethercot" or "Nethercott."

In the 15th century, the spelling variations of the name included Nethercot, Nethercote, Nethercutt, and Nethercutte. These variations reflect the regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling during that period. The name was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of England, such as Cumberland, Northumberland, and Yorkshire.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Nethercutt was Sir John Nethercutt (1520-1585), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Cumberland. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was involved in local governance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of note was William Nethercutt (1640-1712), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was instrumental in the establishment of a grammar school in his hometown, which bears his name to this day.

In the 17th century, the Nethercutt family branched out to other parts of England, with records showing individuals with this surname in Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable member from this period was Thomas Nethercutt (1675-1743), a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire whose clocks are still sought after by collectors today.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several members of the Nethercutt family made their mark in various fields. Elizabeth Nethercutt (1780-1856) was a well-known writer and poet from Yorkshire, known for her romantic verse and nature poetry. Meanwhile, James Nethercutt (1820-1892) was a prominent architect from Cumbria, responsible for designing numerous churches and public buildings in the region.

While the Nethercutt surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its English roots. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including gentry, merchants, artisans, and intellectuals, contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nethercutt

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

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

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