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

Waltower, 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 Waltower surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waltower in America

Waltower is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waltower surname appeared 226 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 Waltower.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waltower 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 Waltower

The surname Waltower has its origins in England and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from an old English place name, likely referring to a defensive tower or watchtower located in a wooded area or near a forest. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "weald," meaning forest or wooded area, and "tor," meaning tower or rocky peak.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Waltower can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1198, where a Robert de Waltour is mentioned. This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a specific location or estate called "Waltour."

In the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Waltoure" and "Waltowre," appeared in various records across England, indicating the spread and establishment of the surname in different regions.

During the 14th century, the surname Waltower gained prominence with the rise of a notable family from Warwickshire. Sir John Waltower (c. 1320 - 1389) was a respected knight and landowner who served under King Edward III and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against France.

Another notable figure was Sir William Waltower (1425 - 1487), a prominent lawyer and member of the Parliament during the Wars of the Roses. He was known for his legal expertise and served as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas under King Henry VI.

In the 16th century, the Waltower family continued to hold a prominent position in English society. Thomas Waltower (1512 - 1578) was a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in London.

The surname Waltower also found its way into literature, with references in works such as "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, where a character named "Waltower" is mentioned.

As the centuries passed, the surname Waltower spread across different parts of England and underwent various spelling variations, such as Waltour, Waltoure, Walture, and Walthour, reflecting regional dialects and preferences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waltower

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

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

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