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

Scantlebury, 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 Scantlebury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scantlebury in America

Scantlebury is the 37442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scantlebury surname appeared 595 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 Scantlebury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scantlebury 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 Scantlebury

The surname Scantlebury has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an old English place name, possibly referring to a location within the counties of Yorkshire or Lincolnshire. The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "scant" meaning "scarce" or "scanty," and "bury" meaning a fortified town or manor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landholdings and assets commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Scantelburia, suggesting the name's existence during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Scantelbury who was a prominent figure in the city of York. He held influential positions within the local government and was involved in various legal disputes over property rights and taxation.

During the 16th century, a notable figure was Thomas Scantlebury, born in 1521 in the village of Bradfield, Yorkshire. He was a respected scholar and theologian who studied at the University of Cambridge and later became a rector in the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the Scantlebury surname gained prominence in the county of Lincolnshire. One notable individual was Robert Scantlebury, born in 1634, who was a successful merchant and landowner. He was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the town of Stamford.

Another significant figure was William Scantlebury, born in 1672 in the village of Scawby, Lincolnshire. He was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several churches and public buildings in the region. His most notable work was the reconstruction of the Louth Navigation Canal, which facilitated trade and transportation in the area.

As the centuries progressed, the Scantlebury surname spread across various regions of England, with individuals making their mark in different fields and professions. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its medieval English origins and the potential connection to a specific location or settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scantlebury

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

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

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