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

Threlkeld, 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 Threlkeld surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Threlkeld in America

Threlkeld is the 13551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Threlkeld surname appeared 2,237 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Threlkeld.

We can also compare 2010 data for Threlkeld 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 Threlkeld

The surname Threlkeld originates from England and dates back to the late 11th century. It is a locational name derived from the village of Threlkeld in Cumbria, located near Keswick in the Lake District. The name is believed to have come from the Old English words "þryll" meaning "hole" or "aperture" and "kelda" meaning "spring" or "well," referring to a natural spring or well in the area.

The earliest known record of the name Threlkeld appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Trellecult." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land ownership throughout England. The name is also found in various medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Cumberland from the late 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Threlkeld was Sir Richard de Threlkeld, who was born around 1280. He served as a knight during the Scottish Wars of Independence and is mentioned in several historical documents from the early 14th century. Another notable figure was Sir Lancelot Threlkeld, born around 1450, who served as a Member of Parliament for Cumberland during the Wars of the Roses.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Threlkelds were a prominent family in Cumberland, with several members holding positions of authority in the region. One such individual was Sir John Threlkeld, born in 1535, who served as High Sheriff of Cumberland and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1578.

In the 18th century, John Threlkeld (1696-1772) was a notable English clergyman and author, known for his work "Synopsis Stirpium Hibernicarum" (A Synopsis of Irish Plants), which was one of the earliest published works on the flora of Ireland.

Another notable figure was Sir Launcelot Threlkeld (1825-1903), a British civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several railway lines in India during the British Raj. He was born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, and was knighted in 1887 for his contributions to the development of India's infrastructure.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Threlkeld who have made significant contributions throughout history in various fields, ranging from military service and politics to literature and engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Threlkeld

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

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

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