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

Snowton, 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 Snowton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snowton in America

Snowton is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snowton surname appeared 112 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 Snowton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snowton 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 Snowton

The surname SNOWTON is of English origin, and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "snaw" meaning snow, and "tun" meaning a town or settlement. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name referring to a snowy town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SNOWTON can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, where a Robert de Snowtoun was listed as a taxpayer. This document provides valuable insight into the early spelling variations of the name.

In the 15th century, the SNOWTON name appeared in various records across England, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1466, which mentions a John Snowton. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of the country by that time.

During the Tudor period, a notable figure bearing the SNOWTON surname was Richard Snowton, a merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was born around 1520 and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1577.

In the 17th century, the SNOWTON name can be found in parish records from various counties, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. For instance, the baptism of Thomas Snowton was recorded in Ripon, Yorkshire, in 1642.

One of the most prominent individuals with the SNOWTON surname was Sir Walter Snowton, a military officer who served in the English Civil War. Born in 1616 in Nottinghamshire, he fought for the Royalist cause and was knighted by King Charles I in 1644. Sir Walter Snowton played a significant role in several battles during the conflict.

Another notable SNOWTON was Elizabeth Snowton, a poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1721 in Oxfordshire, she published a collection of poems titled "The Poetical Musings" in 1758, which received critical acclaim at the time.

In the 19th century, the SNOWTON name was found in various areas of England, including the county of Derbyshire. Records show a William Snowton, born in 1812, who was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate.

While the SNOWTON surname may not be as common today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its English origins, with references spanning several centuries and various regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snowton

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

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

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