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

Scruton, 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 Scruton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scruton in America

Scruton is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scruton surname appeared 534 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 Scruton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scruton 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 Scruton

The surname Scruton originates from England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words 'scrot' and 'tun,' which translates to 'rugged or overgrown hamlet.' This suggests that the name was initially associated with a specific location or settlement characterized by its rugged or overgrown surroundings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scruton can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it appears as 'Scruton.' This historical document is a valuable source for tracing the origins and distribution of surnames in medieval England.

The Scruton surname is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in Yorkshire. The village of Scruton, located near Northallerton, is believed to be the primary source of the surname. Additionally, there are records of individuals bearing the name Scruton living in nearby villages such as Leeming and Bedale during the 13th and 14th centuries.

In terms of historical figures, one notable bearer of the surname was Richard Scruton (c. 1440-1510), an English priest and theologian who served as the Chancellor of Oxford University from 1497 to 1499. Another prominent individual was Sir John Scruton (1587-1652), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Yorkshire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Scruton family established themselves as landowners and gentry in various parts of Yorkshire. One notable member was Robert Scruton (1616-1684), a wealthy landowner and Justice of the Peace who played a role in the English Civil War.

In the 19th century, Roger Scruton (1815-1888) was a prominent architect and surveyor from Yorkshire, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the region.

More recently, the philosopher and writer Sir Roger Scruton (1944-2020) gained international recognition for his contributions to the fields of aesthetics, political philosophy, and conservative thought. He was knighted in 2016 for his services to philosophy, teaching, and public education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scruton

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

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

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