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

Northcross, 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 Northcross surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Northcross in America

Northcross is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Northcross surname appeared 228 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 Northcross.

We can also compare 2010 data for Northcross 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 Northcross

The surname Northcross has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a northern cross or crossroads. The name is derived from the Old English words "norð," meaning north, and "cruc," meaning cross or intersection.

In the Domesday Book, a great survey of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror, there are several entries that may be early variations of the name Northcross. These include "Norðcrosse" and "Nordcroce," indicating the name's prevalence in various regions of England at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Northcross can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where a Richard de Northcross is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 12th century.

Historically, the Northcross family held lands and properties in various parts of England, including Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. Some notable individuals bearing the surname include Sir John Northcross (1520-1589), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another noteworthy figure was William Northcross (1675-1731), a renowned English architect who designed several churches and country estates in the Palladian style. His most famous work is the All Saints Church in Northampton, completed in 1720.

In the literary world, Anne Northcross (1768-1842) was a celebrated English poet and author, known for her romantic verses and novels. Her work "The Cottage Maid" was widely popular during her lifetime.

During the American Revolutionary War, Captain James Northcross (1745-1821) served in the Continental Army under General George Washington. He later became a prominent farmer and landowner in Virginia.

In the 19th century, Edward Northcross (1826-1892) was a successful businessman and industrialist in Manchester, England, where he owned several textile mills and factories.

The surname Northcross has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, from landowners and politicians to architects, authors, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a legacy of its locational roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Northcross

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

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

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