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

Scurry, 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 Scurry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scurry in America

Scurry is the 13171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scurry surname appeared 2,321 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Scurry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scurry 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 Scurry

The surname Scurry is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scurran," which means "to run swiftly or to scurry." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their swift movements or agility.

The earliest recorded instances of the Scurry surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. It appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where a person named Richard Scurri is mentioned. The name is also present in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, listing a certain John Scurry as a taxpayer.

One notable individual with the Scurry surname was Sir John Scurry, a prominent English lawyer and judge who lived during the 16th century (c. 1520 - 1584). He served as a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas and was known for his expertise in legal matters.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was Thomas Scurry (1599 - 1659), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of Eton College from 1646 until his death. He was a respected scholar and played a significant role in the educational system of his time.

In the 17th century, the Scurry surname can be found in various parish records across England, particularly in counties like Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. One example is Richard Scurry, who was baptized in Warwick in 1632, indicating the presence of the surname in that region.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable Scurry was John Scurry (1733 - 1807), an English merchant and landowner from Worcestershire. He amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures and became a prominent figure in his local community.

The surname Scurry also has a connection to place names in England. There is a village called Scurri in Oxfordshire, which may have derived its name from the same Old English root as the surname. Additionally, the name "Scurry's Bank" appears in historical records, referring to a location in Worcestershire.

Throughout its history, the Scurry surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, ranging from lawyers and clergymen to merchants and landowners. While not among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on the historical records of England, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scurry

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

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

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