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

Snelgrove, 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 Snelgrove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snelgrove in America

Snelgrove is the 23555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snelgrove surname appeared 1,078 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 Snelgrove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snelgrove 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 Snelgrove

The surname Snelgrove originates from England, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a fast-flowing stream or grove of trees. The name is derived from the Old English words "snel," meaning swift or rapid, and "grofe," meaning a small wood or grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Snelgrave." This entry refers to a settlement in Buckinghamshire, possibly the original place from which the surname derived its name. The name was also found in various other medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1195, where it was spelled "Snelgrave."

Notable individuals with the surname Snelgrove include Sir John Snelgrove (1556-1628), an English merchant and Member of Parliament for London in the early 17th century. Another prominent figure was William Snelgrove (1666-1743), a well-known printer and bookseller in London who published works by notable authors of his time.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in the form of "Snellgrove" in the parish records of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, London, where several families with this spelling were recorded. One such individual was Thomas Snellgrove (1734-1801), a successful businessman and landowner in Middlesex.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Henry Snelgrove (1802-1876), a notable English engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of steam engines and railway technology. Another individual of note was Harriet Snelgrove (1847-1923), a prominent campaigner for women's rights and suffrage in England.

Throughout its history, the surname Snelgrove has maintained its connection to its Anglo-Saxon roots, with various spellings emerging over time. The name's association with place names and swift-flowing streams has persisted, serving as a reminder of its locational origins and the linguistic heritage of the English language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snelgrove

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

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

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