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

Record, 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 Record surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Record in America

Record is the 9262nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Record surname appeared 3,515 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 Record.

We can also compare 2010 data for Record 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 Record

The surname Record is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "record," which means "to remember" or "to recollect." This word was initially used to refer to someone who kept records or chronicles, serving as a recorder or keeper of historical accounts.

In medieval England, the Record surname was likely associated with individuals who held administrative roles, such as clerks or scribes responsible for maintaining official records and documents. These individuals played a crucial role in preserving important information, serving as the keepers of knowledge and memory in a time when written records were highly valued.

One of the earliest known references to the Record surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This ancient document mentions individuals with the surname Record, indicating their presence in various parts of England during that period.

During the 13th century, the Record surname appeared in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls and the Pipe Rolls. These records were essential for documenting taxation and legal proceedings, providing insight into the lives of those bearing the surname.

Notable individuals with the Record surname throughout history include John Record (c. 1510-1558), an English Protestant reformer and one of the Six Preachers at Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Edward VI. Another prominent figure was Robert Record (1510-1558), a mathematician and physician who served as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

In the 17th century, Richard Record (1628-1691) was a renowned English physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties. His work, "The Grounde of Artes," published in 1668, was an influential treatise on mathematics and natural philosophy.

Moving into the 18th century, John Record (1679-1758) was an English clergyman and antiquary who served as the rector of Combe St. Nicholas in Somerset. He was known for his extensive collection of manuscripts and historical documents, which he bequeathed to the University of Cambridge upon his passing.

Another notable figure was Alfred Record (1837-1906), a British architect and surveyor who designed several public buildings and churches in London and other parts of England during the Victorian era.

Throughout its history, the Record surname has been associated with various places and locales, including Record Hill in Cambridgeshire, Record Farm in Kent, and Record Lane in Buckinghamshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname Record who held significant land or property in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Record

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

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

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