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

Sturrup, 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 Sturrup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sturrup in America

Sturrup is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sturrup surname appeared 267 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 Sturrup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sturrup 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 Sturrup

The surname STURRUP has its origins in England, specifically in the county of Lancashire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stur" meaning sturdy or strong, and "hrop" meaning cry or call. It is thought that the name originally referred to a person with a strong or powerful voice, perhaps a town crier or someone who worked outdoors, requiring a booming voice to be heard.

The earliest known record of the STURRUP surname dates back to the 13th century, with a reference to a William Sturrop appearing in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1246. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by this time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Sturroppe, Sturrope, and Sturrupe, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling during that period. One notable mention is in the Whalley Abbey Coucher Book of 1347, which records a land transaction involving a John de Sturrope.

As the surname spread throughout England, it became associated with several place names, such as Sturrup Lane in Lancashire and Sturrup Farm in Yorkshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, rather than the other way around.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the STURRUP surname was William Sturrup, born in Lancashire around 1425. He was a landowner and farmer, as recorded in the Lancashire Manorial Records of the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the STURRUP name was Richard Sturrup, born in Yorkshire in 1542. He was a renowned blacksmith and metalworker, known for his intricate ironwork designs used in many churches and manor houses throughout northern England.

During the 17th century, the STURRUP surname gained prominence in the town of Chorley, Lancashire. John Sturrup, born in 1624, was a successful merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to play an active role in the town's affairs for generations.

In the 18th century, a notable STURRUP was Robert Sturrup, born in Lancashire in 1712. He was a scholar and theologian, serving as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Eccles for over three decades.

The 19th century saw the STURRUP name spread further afield, with Thomas Sturrup, born in 1824, migrating to Australia and becoming a prosperous sheep farmer in the colony of New South Wales.

Throughout its history, the STURRUP surname has maintained a strong presence in northern England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire, reflecting its longstanding ties to these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sturrup

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

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

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