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

Wauchope, 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 Wauchope surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wauchope in America

Wauchope is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wauchope surname appeared 240 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 Wauchope.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wauchope 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 Wauchope

The surname Wauchope originated in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "wache" meaning "watchman" and "hop" meaning a small valley or enclosed space, suggesting that the name may have referred to a watchman or guardian of a small valley or enclosure.

The earliest recorded use of the name Wauchope can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which were a series of documents recording the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence. One notable entry in the Ragman Rolls is Robert de Wachehope, who was a landowner from the Scottish Borders region.

The Wauchope name is also closely associated with the town of Wauchope in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The town's name is believed to have been derived from the same Old English roots as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the geographical location.

Over the centuries, the Wauchope surname has undergone various spellings, such as Wachehope, Wahope, and Wauhope, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation. One notable figure from the 16th century was Sir Robert Wauchope (c. 1502-1551), a Scottish nobleman and soldier who served as a diplomat and military commander under Mary, Queen of Scots.

In the 17th century, the Wauchope family gained prominence in Scotland, with several members holding influential positions. Robert Wauchope (1610-1662) was a Scottish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Scotland. Another notable figure was Sir John Wauchope (1637-1705), a Scottish lawyer and judge who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland.

Moving into the 18th century, General Francis Wauchope (1738-1810) was a distinguished Scottish military officer who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. He later became the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia in Canada.

In the 19th century, Archibald Geddes Wauchope (1846-1899) was a Scottish landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Edinburghshire constituency. His son, Sir Arthur Greville Wauchope (1874-1917), followed in his footsteps and had a notable career in politics and the military, serving as a member of the British Parliament and as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the British Army during World War I.

While these are just a few examples, the Wauchope surname has a rich history spanning centuries and has been associated with various notable figures, particularly in Scotland, where the name originated and has deep roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wauchope

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

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

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