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

Netherton, 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 Netherton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Netherton in America

Netherton is the 14986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Netherton surname appeared 1,972 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Netherton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Netherton 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 Netherton

The surname Netherton has its origins in England, dating back to the 11th century. It is a locational name, derived from various places called Netherton, which means "lower town" or "town in the valley." The name is found in several counties across England, including Lancashire, Yorkshire, Worcestershire, and Northumberland.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Netherton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a place called "Netretun" in Worcestershire, which is believed to be the origin of the surname.

In the 13th century, the surname Netherton appeared in various records and documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire and the Assize Rolls of Lancashire. These early records showcase the varying spellings of the name, including Nethertown, Netherlon, and Netherton.

One notable figure in history with the surname Netherton was Sir John Netherton, who lived during the 14th century. He was a member of the English gentry and held lands in Northumberland. Another early bearer of the name was William Netherton, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

In the 16th century, the surname Netherton gained prominence with the birth of Robert Netherton (1543-1609), an English churchman and academic who served as the Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Another notable figure from this period was Thomas Netherton (1570-1635), a clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

The 17th century saw the birth of Samuel Netherton (1625-1690), a English Puritan minister and author who published several theological treatises. His contemporary, John Netherton (1635-1705), was a merchant and landowner in Lancashire, known for his extensive property holdings in the region.

In the 18th century, the surname Netherton continued to be found in various parts of England. One notable bearer of the name was William Netherton (1718-1792), a prominent merchant and landowner in Yorkshire, who played a significant role in the local economy and politics.

Throughout its history, the surname Netherton has been associated with various place names and their variations, such as Nether Town, Netherlon, and Netherton itself. The name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clergy, academics, merchants, and landowners, reflecting the rich tapestry of England's cultural and social fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Netherton

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

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

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