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

Hackathorn, 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 Hackathorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hackathorn in America

Hackathorn is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hackathorn surname appeared 465 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 Hackathorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hackathorn 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 Hackathorn

The surname Hackathorn is of English origin and traces its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the place name "Hackathorn," a small village in Lincolnshire, England. The name itself is likely derived from the Old English words "hæcce," meaning "gate" or "hatch," and "thorn," referring to a thorny tree or bush.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Hackathorn can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hacatorne." This ancient record provides valuable insight into the distribution of surnames and place names in England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a certain William de Hacathorn, who was likely a landowner or resident of the village of Hackathorn. This early usage of the surname reinforces its connection to the place name and suggests that it may have been adopted as a hereditary surname by families residing in or associated with the village.

Over the centuries, various spelling variations of the surname emerged, including Hackethorne, Hackathorne, and Hackathorn. These variations reflect the fluid nature of spelling conventions during the Middle Ages and the influence of regional dialects.

One notable bearer of the Hackathorn surname was John Hackathorn, born in 1592 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent figure in the English Civil War and served as a colonel in the Parliamentary army. Another individual of note was Thomas Hackathorn, born in 1678, who was a respected scholar and author of several theological works.

In the 18th century, the Hackathorn family had a presence in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Records from this period include mentions of individuals such as William Hackathorn (born 1712) and Elizabeth Hackathorn (born 1738), both of whom were born in Yorkshire.

As the centuries passed, the Hackathorn surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, merchants, and landowners. Some notable bearers of the name in more recent history include Robert Hackathorn (1802-1879), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Nottinghamshire, and Mary Hackathorn (1829-1901), a renowned artist and painter from Yorkshire.

While the Hackathorn surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its long and storied history serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of English surnames and their enduring connections to the places and people of the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hackathorn

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

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

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