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

Routt, 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 Routt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Routt in America

Routt is the 15397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Routt surname appeared 1,904 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 Routt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Routt 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 Routt

The surname Routt has its origins in England and France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "route," meaning a path or road. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a well-traveled route or roadway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Rout" or "Routa." This medieval census, commissioned by William the Conqueror, documented landholders and their properties in England and parts of Wales.

During the 13th century, the name took on various spellings, such as "Rouht," "Rowte," and "Rowte." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the scribes responsible for recording the names.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Routt, a merchant from Bristol, England. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period, including trade documents and property deeds.

The name Routt is also associated with several place names in England, such as Routon in Derbyshire and Routney in Lincolnshire. These locations may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, the Routt family had established a presence in various parts of England. One prominent member was Thomas Routt (1540-1615), a landowner and magistrate in Wiltshire.

During the 17th century, the name continued to be found in various parts of England and Scotland. One noteworthy individual was Robert Routt (1620-1688), a Scottish minister and author who wrote several religious texts.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Routt spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, carried by those who immigrated from England and Scotland.

In the 19th century, one of the most well-known bearers of the name was John Long Routt (1826-1907), an American politician who served as the 7th Governor of Colorado from 1891 to 1893.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Routt

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

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

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