Explore the Family Name Scantlebury
The meaning of Scantlebury
English (Cornwall): variant of Canterbury found in Zennor (Cornwall) in the early 14th century. Early forms of the name may have been influenced by the southwestern English dialect word scantle ‘irregular roofing slate’, while the oldest forms without the final syllable also often have -e- in the first syllable, which suggests that the name was at first (mis)understood as if containing Cornish skentyl ‘wise’ and bew ‘life’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aileen, Fitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scantlebury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scantlebury has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,289th in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to 37,442nd. This represents an increase of 11.46%. The actual count of individuals with the Scantlebury surname also increased during this period, from 483 to 595, marking a substantial rise of 23.19%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #37,442 | 11.46% |
| Count | 483 | 595 | 23.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scantlebury
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifting patterns between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the Scantlebury surname recorded in either year, other ethnic groups saw changes. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 45.97%, and those identifying as White also declined by 12.92%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, up by 50.43%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black saw a marginal increase of 0.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.8% | 65.38% | 0.9% |
| White | 25.47% | 22.18% | -12.92% |
| Hispanic | 7.04% | 10.59% | 50.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 1.34% | -45.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |