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

Shuttleworth, 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 Shuttleworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shuttleworth in America

Shuttleworth is the 17888th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shuttleworth surname appeared 1,563 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 Shuttleworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shuttleworth 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 Shuttleworth

The surname Shuttleworth originates from England, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "scutel" and "worth," meaning "shuttle" and "enclosure" respectively. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a place where shuttles were made or sold.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332, where a Robert de Shutelworth was listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Shutleworth, Shuttelworth, and Shittleworth, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those times.

The Shuttleworth family is known to have held lands and estates in Lancashire, particularly in the area around Burnley and Clitheroe. One notable member of the family was Sir James Shuttleworth (1472-1540), who served as a Member of Parliament for Lancashire and was knighted by King Henry VIII.

Another prominent figure bearing the Shuttleworth name was Robert Shuttleworth (1810-1887), a British industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Shuttleworth Trust, which aimed to promote education and social welfare in the town of Burnley.

In the literary world, Graham Shuttleworth (1904-1984) was a British poet and writer, known for his works such as "The Kestrel Road" and "The Bright Wind."

The Shuttleworth name has also been associated with aviation history. Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth (1909-1940) was a British aviator and racing driver who established the Shuttleworth Collection, a renowned collection of historic aircraft and vehicles.

Another notable figure was Sir Ughtred James Kay-Shuttleworth (1844-1939), a British educationist and civil servant who played a significant role in shaping the education system in England during the 19th century.

While the Shuttleworth surname is most commonly found in England, particularly in the northwest regions like Lancashire and Yorkshire, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and family connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shuttleworth

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

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

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