2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Storrow
A place name referring to someone who lived near a storage area or barn.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Storrow. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Storrow surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Storrow with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Storrow in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Storrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Storrow
The surname Storrow is believed to have originated from the Old English word "stor," which means "great" or "massive." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone of significant stature or importance. The name can be traced back to the county of Devon in southwest England, where it was first recorded in the 13th century.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the Storrow surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devon from 1243, which list a person named William Storre. The variant spelling "Storre" was commonly used during this period, and it is likely that the surname evolved from this form over time.
In the 14th century, the Storrow name appeared in various records and documents across Devon and neighboring counties. For instance, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 include entries for Robert Storre and John Storre, both residents of Devon. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a prominent surname in the region by that time.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Storrow family continued to be well-represented in Devon, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was John Storrow, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Exeter during the early 16th century (approximate dates: 1480-1550).
Another noteworthy individual was William Storrow, who served as a member of parliament for the borough of Tavistock in Devon in the late 16th century (approximate dates: 1540-1610). His involvement in local politics and governance highlights the Storrow family's influence and standing in the region during that era.
As the surname spread beyond Devon, it also gained prominence in other parts of England. In the 17th century, a notable figure was Sir Thomas Storrow, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London (approximate dates: 1620-1692). He made significant contributions to various charitable causes and was recognized for his generosity and community spirit.
In the 18th century, the Storrow name was carried across the Atlantic by English emigrants to the American colonies. One such individual was Thomas Storrow, a merchant and landowner who settled in Massachusetts in the early 1700s (approximate dates: 1685-1754). He established a successful business and played a role in the development of the colony.
Another prominent Storrow from this period was Charles Storrow, a successful merchant and shipowner who lived in Boston in the late 18th century (approximate dates: 1740-1820). He was actively involved in the maritime trade and contributed to the city's economic growth during that time.
As the centuries passed, the Storrow surname continued to be represented across various fields and professions, with individuals leaving their mark in their respective communities and regions. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval England, its legacy has endured and spread far beyond its initial geographical roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Storrow
Among Census respondents with the surname Storrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Storrow bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Storrow surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Storrow
Storrow appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,356 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-16 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,685 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 10,356 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 14,685 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Storrow surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #152,989 | -10.6% |
| Count | 121 | 105 | -13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Storrow bearers went from 121 to 105 (-13.2% change). The surname moved down 14,685 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #152,989.
FAQ
Storrow surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Storrow?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Storrow. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Storrow?
Storrow ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Storrow. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Storrow.
Has Storrow become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Storrow went from 121 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Storrow?
Among Census respondents with the surname Storrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Storrow in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Storrow appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Storrow (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Storrow mean?
A place name referring to someone who lived near a storage area or barn. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Storrow (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Storrow?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.