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

Rushlow, 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 Rushlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rushlow in America

Rushlow is the 24446th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rushlow surname appeared 1,024 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 Rushlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rushlow 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 Rushlow

The surname Rushlow originated in England, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "rush" and "hlaw," which together mean "a hill or mound overgrown with rushes." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on such a hillock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a "Willelmus de Russelawe." This indicates that the name was already in use by the 12th century. The spelling variations at that time included Russelaw, Russelawe, and Russelowe.

In the 13th century, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 contained an entry for a "Robert de Russelow" in Nottinghamshire. This further solidifies the presence of the name in the medieval era and its association with various localities.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Rushlow surname. One of the earliest was Sir John Rushlow, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He served as a Member of Parliament for Lancashire in 1397 and 1402.

Another prominent figure was William Rushlow (1539-1613), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Middlesex from 1603 until his death. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to religious literature.

In the 18th century, Thomas Rushlow (1720-1789) was a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. He played a significant role in the local community and served as a justice of the peace.

During the 19th century, John Rushlow (1811-1890) made his mark as a prominent industrialist and engineer. He was instrumental in the development of early steam engines and pioneered several innovations in the field of mechanical engineering.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Rushlow (1867-1945), a British writer and suffragette. She was actively involved in the women's rights movement and authored several books advocating for gender equality and social reform.

While the Rushlow surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its history can be traced back to medieval England and has produced several accomplished individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rushlow

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

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

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