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

Taswell, 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 Taswell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taswell in America

Taswell is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taswell surname appeared 109 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 Taswell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taswell 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 Taswell

The surname Taswell is of English origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "taes" and "well," meaning "pool" or "spring," suggesting a connection to a specific geographic location or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Taswell surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and wealth commissioned by William the Conqueror. This reference suggests that the name was already established among the Norman aristocracy who accompanied William during the conquest.

In the centuries following the Norman invasion, the Taswell family established a presence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The name underwent several variations in spelling, including Taiswell, Tayswell, and Teaswell, reflecting the fluid nature of naming conventions during that era.

One notable bearer of the Taswell name was Sir John Taswell (1460-1525), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry class in Lincolnshire. He served as High Sheriff of Lincolnshire and was knighted for his military service during the Wars of the Roses.

Another significant figure was William Taswell (1566-1639), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Newington in Oxfordshire. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and his contributions to the University of Oxford.

In the 17th century, the Taswell family had established a presence in the American colonies. Records show that a John Taswell (1620-1685) immigrated to Virginia in the 1630s and became a successful tobacco plantation owner and influential figure in the colony's political and social circles.

Moving into the 18th century, Edward Taswell (1701-1778) was a renowned architect and surveyor who worked on several notable projects, including the construction of Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire and the renovation of several historic churches in the region.

The 19th century saw the rise of Richard Taswell (1825-1902), a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Taswell Manufacturing Company in Birmingham, a leading producer of metalwork and machinery during the Industrial Revolution.

Throughout its long history, the Taswell surname has been associated with various professions, from landed gentry and clergy to architects, industrialists, and beyond. While the name may have originated from a specific geographic location, its bearers have left their mark across various regions of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taswell

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

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

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