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

Walkes, 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 Walkes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Walkes in America

Walkes is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Walkes surname appeared 390 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 Walkes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Walkes 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 Walkes

The surname WALKES is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from various places that were named after the Old English word "walc," meaning "a full-length piece of woven cloth."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Walches." This reference suggests that the WALKES family may have resided in an area associated with weaving or textile production during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show the name spelled as "Walkes" and "Walks," indicating variations in spelling that were common during that era. These variations likely stemmed from the different regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

A notable figure bearing the WALKES surname was Sir Robert Walkes (c. 1550-1618), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1616. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and played a significant role in the city's governance.

Another prominent individual was John Walkes (1598-1668), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge from 1648 until his death. He was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the WALKES surname was associated with several place names in England, such as Walkesbury in Gloucestershire and Walkerton in Nottinghamshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Elizabeth Walkes (1729-1804) was a notable figure in the field of education. She established a pioneering school for girls in London and advocated for the importance of female education at a time when it was not widely accepted.

Another significant individual was Sir John Walkes (1796-1871), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament. He was known for his contributions to military strategy and his advocacy for reforms in the army.

Throughout its history, the WALKES surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergy, educators, and military personnel. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, its variations and associations with different locations have shaped its evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Walkes

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

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

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