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

Throckmorton, 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 Throckmorton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Throckmorton in America

Throckmorton is the 9964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Throckmorton surname appeared 3,238 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 Throckmorton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton

The surname Throckmorton is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Old English words "þrocian," meaning "to endure or struggle," and "mor," meaning "marsh or moor." The name was likely associated with an area or location where the original bearer resided, possibly in a marshy or swampy region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Worcestershire, a 13th-century census document, where it is listed as "Throckemerton." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been related to a place name, potentially a settlement or manor near a marshy area.

The Throckmorton family played a significant role in English history, particularly during the Tudor period. Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515-1571) was a prominent diplomat and ambassador who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his diplomatic skills and was involved in negotiations with various European rulers.

Another notable figure from the Throckmorton family was Sir John Throckmorton (1516-1580), a member of the Catholic gentry who was implicated in the Babington Plot, a conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne. He was tried and executed for his involvement in the plot.

In the 17th century, Sir Baynham Throckmorton (1629-1681) was a Member of Parliament and an active supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War. He fought alongside King Charles I and was later knighted for his loyalty.

The name Throckmorton also appears in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book, which mentions the village of "Throcmertune" in Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name in that area.

Other notable individuals with the surname Throckmorton include Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515-1571), an English diplomat and ambassador during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and Job Throckmorton (1545-1601), an English Puritan minister and author who played a role in the Protestant Reformation.

While the surname Throckmorton is not as common today as it once was, its historical significance and connections to notable figures in English history make it a fascinating name to explore and understand its origins and evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Throckmorton

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

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

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