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

Showmaker, 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 Showmaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Showmaker in America

Showmaker is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Showmaker surname appeared 105 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 Showmaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Showmaker 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 Showmaker

The surname Showmaker is of English origin, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, specifically in the area around the city of Leeds. The name is derived from the Old English words "sceau" meaning "show" or "display" and "makere" meaning "maker" or "creator."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax records of 1379, where a certain John Showmaker is listed as a resident of the village of Kippax. This suggests that the name was likely associated with an occupation, perhaps someone who made or created displays or exhibitions for public events or fairs.

In the 15th century, the Showmaker name appears in various church records and manor rolls in the surrounding villages of Yorkshire. A notable example is the marriage record of Thomas Showmaker and Margaret Woodhouse, which took place in the village of Otley in 1463.

During the 16th century, the name seems to have spread beyond Yorkshire, with records showing Showmakers residing in other parts of England, such as London and Norfolk. One prominent figure from this era was William Showmaker (1525-1598), a successful merchant and landowner based in the city of Norwich.

The 17th century saw the rise of a notable family of Showmakers in the county of Gloucestershire. John Showmaker (1612-1674) was a prosperous farmer and landowner in the village of Painswick. His son, also named John Showmaker (1638-1702), became a respected figure in the local community and served as a church warden.

In the 18th century, the Showmaker name gained further prominence with the birth of Thomas Showmaker (1718-1782), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Bristol. His innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from this era was Samuel Showmaker (1754-1824), a successful merchant and businessman from the city of London. He was involved in various trade ventures and played a significant role in the city's mercantile affairs.

As the centuries progressed, the Showmaker name continued to be found across various parts of England, with individuals from this family line making their mark in various professions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Showmaker

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

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

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