Hi Folks, This is from Leslie Barraclough and might be of some general interest. It just shows that we have a long way to go with our particular group. BARRACLOUGHS IN THE WORLD TODAY. I have a book listing Barracloughs by Country, area, and by town or city and gives addresses for all listed. I cannot vouch for it's accuracy as, for instance, I am listed twice whereas one of my married sons is not listed at all.. HOUSEHOLDS. ESTIMATED POPULATION. Gt.Britain. 1958 4307 United States 357 785 Australia 216 475 Canada 107 235 New Zealand 53 116 South Africa 18 39 Germany 5 11 Switzerland 3 6 Isle of Man 3 6 Ireland 2 4 Austria 2 4 France 2 4 Northern Ireland 1 2 Netherlands 1 2 Italy 1 2 West Yorkshire is listed with 785 people with the name Barraclough with 211 living in Bradford. However, when one is searching for the Johns, Sarah, etc. in the 1600's 1700's and 1800's as most of us seem to be, there appear to be thousands. They hid themselves well! I wish a Happy Easter to all.