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

School, 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 School surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of School in America

School is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The School surname appeared 313 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 School.

We can also compare 2010 data for School 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 School

The surname School originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scol," which referred to a place of learning or a school. The name was likely first given as a descriptive surname to someone who was associated with a school, such as a teacher or a student.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name School can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named William de la Schole was mentioned. This early spelling variation reflects the name's origins and its connection to the word "school."

In the 14th century, the surname School appeared in various records, including the Poll Tax of Yorkshire in 1379, which listed a Thomas del Schole. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and its regional distribution in Yorkshire.

During the 16th century, the surname School was found in various parish records and court documents across England. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas School, a yeoman from Lincolnshire, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of 1524.

In the 17th century, the School surname gained prominence with the birth of Richard School (1622-1694), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Shalford in Surrey. His literary works, including "A Discourse Concerning the Happiness of Good Men, and the Punishment of the Wicked," contributed to the recognition of the School name.

Another notable figure was John School (1662-1736), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel in Cornwall from 1705 to 1708. His involvement in politics further established the School name in the public sphere.

In the 18th century, the School surname was associated with several influential individuals, such as Robert School (1716-1786), a renowned British architect known for his work on various churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Henry School (1823-1901), a British soldier and military historian who served in the Crimean War and authored several books on military strategy and tactics, further enhancing the School name's reputation.

Throughout history, the School surname has been found in various places across England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Surrey, Cornwall, and London, reflecting its widespread distribution and enduring presence within the country's historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name School

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

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

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