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

Row, 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 Row surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Row in America

Row is the 12703rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Row surname appeared 2,430 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 Row.

We can also compare 2010 data for Row 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 Row

The surname Row originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word 'row', which referred to a row or line of houses or buildings. The name likely originated as a topographic name, given to someone who lived in a row of dwellings or near a row of buildings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Row can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a person named Godric de la Rowe, which is an early spelling variation of the name.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Row began to appear more frequently in various historical records and documents. For instance, William de la Rowe was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. Another early bearer of the name was John atte Rowe, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.

In the 15th century, the surname Row was often associated with various place names in England. For example, there was a village called Rowe in Wiltshire, and several other places with similar names, such as Rowton in Shropshire and Rowley in Staffordshire.

One notable person with the surname Row was John Row (c. 1568-1646), a Scottish Presbyterian minister and reformer. He was a prominent figure in the Scottish Reformation and played a significant role in the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland.

Another historical figure with the name Row was Thomas Row (1786-1853), an English painter and engraver. He was known for his landscapes and portraits and was a member of the Royal Academy.

In the 19th century, the surname Row was also associated with several literary figures. For instance, George Row (1807-1888) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his novel "The Lamplighter".

Another notable person with the surname Row was Henry Row (1851-1926), an English composer and organist. He was the organist at London's St. Paul's Cathedral for over 40 years and composed numerous works for the organ and choir.

Finally, one of the most famous people with the surname Row was Jessie Row (1865-1945), an Australian feminist and social reformer. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the establishment of the Women's Service Guilds in Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Row

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

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

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