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

Publow, 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 Publow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Publow in America

Publow is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Publow surname appeared 101 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 Publow.

The history of the last name Publow

The surname Publow is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Somerset, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "pibban" meaning pipe or stream, and "hlaw" meaning hill or mound, suggesting that the name may have been a topographic descriptor for someone who lived near a piped stream or a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Publow can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land holdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

The village of Publow, located in the Chew Valley area of Somerset, is believed to have been the original place from which the surname emerged. The name of the village itself is thought to have been derived from the same Old English root words, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the geographic location.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Publow, whose name indicates the use of the locative prefix "de" to denote his association with the place Publow. This early usage of the surname reflects its evolution from a geographic descriptor to a hereditary family name.

One notable figure bearing the surname Publow was Sir John Publow (c. 1495-1566), who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in local politics and was involved in various disputes over land ownership in the region.

Another individual of note was William Publow (1701-1779), a prominent landowner and farmer in Somerset, whose family had held estates in the area for several generations. His descendants continued to be influential members of the local community well into the 19th century.

In the 18th century, the surname Publow can be found in parish records and other historical documents across various parts of Somerset, suggesting that the name had spread beyond its original geographic origins.

Other notable individuals with the surname Publow include Elizabeth Publow (1820-1892), a wealthy philanthropist and benefactor in the city of Bath, and Thomas Publow (1856-1924), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who established a successful manufacturing business in Bristol.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Publow

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

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 Publow 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Publow, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!