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

Scurlark, 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 Scurlark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scurlark in America

Scurlark is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scurlark surname appeared 119 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 Scurlark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scurlark 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 Scurlark

The surname "SCURLARK" has its origins in the Middle English language, emerging in the late 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is derived from the Old English words "scur," meaning a storm or shower, and "larc," derived from the Old English word "laverc," meaning a lark or small songbird.

The earliest recorded use of the name "SCURLARK" can be traced back to the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where a person named Robert Scurlark is mentioned as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Scurlark is mentioned in 1348. This indicates that the name had spread to different areas of the region by that period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "SCURLARK" was William Scurlark, born in 1423 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local council in his town.

In the 16th century, the name "SCURLARK" is found in the Parish Registers of Lancashire, where a marriage between Thomas Scurlark and Elizabeth Houghton was recorded in 1562. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of northern England by this time.

Another significant figure bearing the surname was Sir Edward Scurlark (1589-1653), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He played an influential role in the local politics of his time and was knighted by King Charles I in 1641.

During the 17th century, the name "SCURLARK" appears in various historical records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, where several households with this surname are listed in Yorkshire and Lancashire.

In the 18th century, a notable individual with the surname was Reverend John Scurlark (1712-1789), a clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in York. He was known for his contributions to theological writings and his involvement in local educational initiatives.

By the 19th century, the surname had spread to other parts of England, and individuals bearing the name "SCURLARK" can be found in various historical records and documents from that period.

Overall, the surname "SCURLARK" has a rich history rooted in the northern regions of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, dating back to the late 13th century. It has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, and scholars, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scurlark

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

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

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