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

Wroten, 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 Wroten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wroten in America

Wroten is the 14848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wroten surname appeared 1,995 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 Wroten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wroten 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 Wroten

The surname Wroten originated in England and dates back to medieval times. It is derived from the Old English words "wrod" and "tun," meaning a "wood" or "clearing in a wood." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wroten can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Wrotena" in this historic document, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Wroten was predominantly found in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire in the southwest of England. This suggests that the name may have originated in these areas, where settlements and farmlands were often established near wooded areas or clearings.

In the 14th century, records show a John Wroten who was a landowner in Somerset. Another notable figure from this era was William Wroten, a merchant from Bristol born in 1375, who traded goods across the English Channel with France and the Low Countries.

In the 16th century, the surname Wroten appeared in various forms, such as Wroughton and Wroten, reflecting the evolution of spelling over time. One prominent individual was Sir Thomas Wroten (1584-1672), a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire and a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Arthur Wroten (1626-1708), a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Brightwaltham in Berkshire. His published works included theological treatises and sermons that were widely read during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, James Wroten (1721-1793) was a notable figure from Somerset. He was a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community, serving as a magistrate and contributing to various civic projects.

Throughout its history, the surname Wroten has maintained a strong presence in the southwest of England, particularly in Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, where it originated. While the name has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old English words that gave it its distinctive meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wroten

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

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

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