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

Swindlehurst, 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 Swindlehurst surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swindlehurst in America

Swindlehurst is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swindlehurst surname appeared 339 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 Swindlehurst.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swindlehurst 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 Swindlehurst

The surname Swindlehurst originates from England, deriving its roots from the Old English words "swindle" meaning "to cheat" and "hurst" referring to a wooded area or a hillock. This combination suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals residing in a forested region known for trickery or deceit.

One of the earliest recordings of the name Swindlehurst can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Lancashire. It is believed that the Swindlehursts were a prominent family in the village of Swindlehurst, which was located near the town of Burnley. The name likely evolved from the place name, with residents adopting the surname to identify their place of origin.

During the 16th century, the Swindlehurst family gained recognition when John Swindlehurst (1520-1589) became a respected scholar and theologian. He was known for his contributions to religious studies and his work as a translator of biblical texts.

In the 17th century, the name Swindlehurst appeared in various historical records, including the parish registers of Lancashire. One notable figure from this period was William Swindlehurst (1630-1701), a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

As the Swindlehurst family expanded, they began to migrate to other parts of England, and variations of the spelling emerged, such as Swindlehirst and Swindlehirst. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the county of Yorkshire, where they established themselves as prosperous farmers and landowners.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the Swindlehurst surname was Sir Robert Swindlehurst (1780-1857), a prominent politician and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Lancashire and served as a Member of Parliament for several years.

Other notable Swindlehursts include:

1. Elizabeth Swindlehurst (1845-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.
2. James Swindlehurst (1867-1931), a renowned artist known for his landscape paintings of the English countryside.
3. Henry Swindlehurst (1902-1978), a celebrated architect who designed several iconic buildings in London.
4. Margaret Swindlehurst (1920-2005), a respected author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.
5. David Swindlehurst (1948-present), a prominent scientist and researcher in the field of telecommunications and signal processing.

The surname Swindlehurst continues to be well-represented across various regions of England, with many families proudly carrying on the legacy of this historic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swindlehurst

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

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

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