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

Springwater, 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 Springwater surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Springwater in America

Springwater is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Springwater surname appeared 163 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 Springwater.

We can also compare 2010 data for Springwater 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 Springwater

The surname Springwater is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is a locational name, derived from a place where there was a spring or source of fresh water, often near a settlement or village.

The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "spring" and "wæter," meaning "spring" and "water," respectively. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a natural spring or a water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named "Radulfus de Springwatere" in Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Springewatre" and "Spryngewater," indicating the fluidity of spelling during that time period. These variations likely arose due to the different dialects and pronunciations across different regions.

Over the centuries, the name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was William Springwater (c. 1520-1585), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of his time.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Springwater (1675-1738), a renowned botanist and herbalist from Warwickshire, who authored several influential works on medicinal plants and their uses.

In the 19th century, John Springwater (1817-1893) was a renowned architect who designed several significant buildings in London, including St. Pancras Station and the iconic Midland Grand Hotel.

Thomas Springwater (1865-1941), a prominent industrialist from Lancashire, was instrumental in the development of the textile industry in the region, establishing several mills and factories.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname was Margaret Springwater (1910-1998), a pioneering aviator and one of the first female commercial pilots in Britain, who flew during World War II and later became an aviation instructor.

Throughout its history, the surname Springwater has been associated with various locations and settlements across England, particularly in areas with natural springs or water sources, reflecting its origins as a locational name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Springwater

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

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

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