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

Screws, 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 Screws surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Screws in America

Screws is the 27228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Screws surname appeared 888 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 Screws.

We can also compare 2010 data for Screws 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 Screws

The surname "SCREWS" is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, primarily in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be an occupational name derived from the Old English word "screwe," which referred to a person who made or sold screws, which were metal fasteners used in various trades and industries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1379, where a John Screwe is mentioned. In the 15th century, the surname appears in various legal documents and records, such as the York Minster Fabric Rolls from 1420-1430, which mention a Robert Screwe.

During the Tudor period, the name "SCREWS" gained prominence in certain areas of northern England. One notable figure was Sir Thomas Screws (c. 1495-1561), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire who served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1546. His family's coat of arms featured three screws, alluding to their surname's occupational origins.

In the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of England, including London. Records from this period include the baptism of John Screws at St. Mary's Church in Islington in 1638, and the marriage of William Screws and Elizabeth Baker in St. Martin's Lane, Westminster, in 1688.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Richard Screws (1655-1721), a successful barrister and politician from Hertfordshire who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies during the reigns of William III and Anne.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several distinguished individuals bearing the surname "SCREWS." One such person was Admiral Sir Edward Screws (1726-1804), a renowned naval officer who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his services.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be associated with various professions and trades. For example, John Screws (1817-1891) was a prominent industrialist and inventor from Birmingham, known for his innovations in the field of metalworking and manufacturing.

Throughout its history, the surname "SCREWS" has been subject to various spellings, including Screwe, Screw, Screwes, and Scroues, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations of the time. Despite these variations, the name has retained its distinctive occupational roots and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Screws

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

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

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