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

Northover, 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 Northover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Northover in America

Northover is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Northover surname appeared 197 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 Northover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Northover 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 Northover

The surname Northover originated in England, specifically in the counties of Somerset and Dorset, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "norð" meaning north and "ofer" meaning ridge or hill, suggesting that the name refers to someone who lived in a northern hilly or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Northover dates back to the 13th century in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset, where a Thomas de Northouere was listed as a taxpayer in 1327. This spelling variation highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that time.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the Parish Registers of Gillingham, Dorset, with the baptism of John Northover in 1554. This record provides evidence of the surname's continued presence in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Northover was associated with a prominent family in Somerset. Sir John Northover (1630-1688) was a notable figure who served as a Member of Parliament for Taunton and played a role in the English Civil War.

Another individual of note was Richard Northover (1790-1871), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Royal Navy surveyor. His contributions to charting and mapping various regions were significant.

In the 19th century, the surname gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas Northover (1836-1906), an English landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes, particularly in Dorset and Somerset.

Throughout its history, the surname Northover has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Sir John Northover (1630-1688), Member of Parliament for Taunton and participant in the English Civil War.
2. Richard Northover (1790-1871), British naval officer and surveyor.
3. Thomas Northover (1836-1906), English landscape painter.
4. William Northover (1880-1942), Australian cricketer who played for South Australia.
5. Cyril Northover (1913-1998), British actor known for his roles in films and television shows.

While the surname Northover is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the counties of Somerset and Dorset, where it originated and maintained a significant presence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Northover

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

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

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