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

Scullark, 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 Scullark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scullark in America

Scullark is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scullark surname appeared 226 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 Scullark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scullark 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 Scullark

The surname SCULLARK has its origins in the northern English county of Northumberland, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "scylla" meaning "shell" and "arc" meaning "ark" or "chest". This suggests that the name may have referred to an occupation or trade involving shells or shell-work, possibly a maker or seller of shell containers or ornaments.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SCULLARK name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from 1296, where a William Scullark is listed as a taxpayer. The name also appears in various manorial records and legal documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, with spellings such as Scullarke, Skullark, and Skularke.

In the 16th century, the SCULLARK name is associated with the village of Longframlington in Northumberland. A notable bearer of this name was John Scullark (1512-1582), a yeoman farmer and landowner in the area. His descendants continued to live in Longframlington and surrounding villages for several generations.

Another early example of the SCULLARK name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where a Thomas Scullark was baptized in 1607. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders region by the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, a branch of the SCULLARK family migrated to County Durham, where they settled in the mining town of Crook. Here, a notable figure was Robert Scullark (1745-1819), a coal mine owner and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the local economy.

Another prominent individual with the SCULLARK surname was Elizabeth Scullark (1782-1863), a philanthropist and educator from Alnwick, Northumberland. She founded several schools and charitable institutions in the town, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of education.

As the centuries progressed, the SCULLARK name spread to other parts of England and beyond, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields and professions. However, its roots can be traced back to the rugged landscapes of Northumberland and the rich history of this northern English county.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scullark

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

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

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