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

Snorton, 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 Snorton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snorton in America

Snorton is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snorton surname appeared 204 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 Snorton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snorton 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 Snorton

The surname Snorton has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon era of England, originating from the Old English words "snor" meaning "vigorous" and "tun" meaning "estate" or "enclosure." It is believed that the name initially referred to someone who lived on a prosperous or thriving estate.

One of the earliest recordings of the surname Snorton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Snortune." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive survey of land ownership and resources in England at the time.

The name Snorton has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Snortone, Snorton, and Snortun. These variations often reflect regional dialects and phonetic adaptations over time.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Richard de Snorton was recorded as a landowner in Gloucestershire. This early mention of the surname suggests that the Snorton family had already established itself as a prominent landholding clan by that time.

During the 13th century, the name Snorton appeared in several medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1230, where a William de Snorton is mentioned as a taxpayer.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named John Snorton was born in Wiltshire, England, in 1342. He became a respected scholar and served as the Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1395 to 1402.

Another significant figure bearing the Snorton surname was Sir Thomas Snorton, who lived in the late 15th century. He was a member of the gentry class and served as a knight in the service of King Henry VII.

In the 16th century, the Snorton family had established branches in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Northamptonshire. One notable member of this era was Robert Snorton (1516-1588), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who endowed several charitable institutions in his lifetime.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Elizabeth Snorton (1625-1698), a prominent Puritan writer and theologian. Her works, which focused on religious themes and moral instruction, gained significant recognition during her lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Snorton surname continued to be found throughout England, with families bearing this name contributing to various fields, including agriculture, trade, and local governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snorton

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

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

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