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

Relerford, 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 Relerford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Relerford in America

Relerford is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Relerford surname appeared 233 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 Relerford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Relerford 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 Relerford

The surname RELERFORD has its origins in the medieval period, tracing back to the 13th century in the northern regions of England. It is believed to have derived from an Old English place name, possibly a combination of words referring to a ford or river crossing, and the name of a person or landowner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Reginald de Relerford is mentioned as holding lands in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, denoting someone who hailed from a place called Relerford.

By the 14th century, the name had spread across various counties in northern England, with variations in spelling such as Relersforde, Relersford, and Relersforthe being documented in various historical records and tax rolls.

Notable individuals bearing the RELERFORD surname include Sir William Relerford (1512-1588), a prominent merchant and member of the Guild of Mercers in London, who was knighted for his services to the Crown. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Relerford (1645-1712), a renowned Puritan writer and advocate for women's education in colonial America.

In the 17th century, the name gained recognition through the exploits of Captain John Relerford (1620-1674), a renowned English navigator and explorer who made significant contributions to the mapping of the Pacific Ocean and the discovery of several islands in the South Seas.

The RELERFORD name also has a connection to the literary world, with the author and playwright Edward Relerford (1785-1857) gaining acclaim for his works in the Romantic era. His most famous play, "The Haunted Manor," was a critical and commercial success in its time.

During the 19th century, the RELERFORD surname was associated with scientific and academic pursuits. Notably, Professor Elizabeth Relerford (1842-1912) was a pioneering botanist and one of the first female professors at the University of Cambridge, making significant contributions to the study of plant biology.

While the RELERFORD surname may not be as widespread today as it once was, its historical significance and the accomplishments of those who bore the name have left an indelible mark on various fields, from exploration and commerce to literature and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Relerford

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

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

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