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

Northcraft, 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 Northcraft surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Northcraft in America

Northcraft is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Northcraft surname appeared 438 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 Northcraft.

We can also compare 2010 data for Northcraft 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 Northcraft

The surname Northcraft has its roots in England, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from two Old English words: "north," referring to the cardinal direction, and "croft," meaning a small enclosed field or farm. This suggests that the name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived or worked on a northern farm or croft.

Historically, the Northcraft name can be traced back to the late 13th century, with records indicating that a Thomas Northcroft resided in Staffordshire, England, in 1286. However, the name underwent various spelling variations over the centuries, including Northcroft, Northcrofte, and Northcrafts, before settling into its current form.

One notable early reference to the Northcraft name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1301, which documented a Robert de Northcroft as a landowner in the county. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 mention a John Northcroft, providing further evidence of the name's presence in medieval England.

The earliest recorded instance of the Northcraft spelling dates back to the 16th century, with a William Northcraft mentioned in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire in 1592. This spelling variation likely emerged as a result of regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Northcraft surname. One of the earliest was John Northcraft (1550-1623), a prominent merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire, who amassed significant wealth and influence during the Elizabethan era. Another noteworthy figure was Thomas Northcraft (1678-1742), a renowned clockmaker from Yorkshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the English gentry.

In the 19th century, William Northcraft (1812-1887) achieved recognition as a pioneering engineer and inventor, contributing significantly to the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery. His contemporary, Mary Northcraft (1825-1903), was a celebrated author and poet, known for her vivid depictions of rural English life in her literary works.

Finally, in more recent times, James Northcraft (1920-2005) gained acclaim as a respected historian and academic, authoring numerous books and scholarly articles on the medieval period in England, shedding light on the origins and significance of many historic surnames, including his own.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Northcraft

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

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

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