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

Hackshaw, 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 Hackshaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hackshaw in America

Hackshaw is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hackshaw surname appeared 314 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 Hackshaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hackshaw 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 Hackshaw

The surname Hackshaw originates from England and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "haecc" meaning a hatch or gate, and "sceaga" meaning a small wood or grove. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a gate or entrance to a small wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire, where a Thomas Hackshaw was listed as a resident in 1587. The name also appears in various tax and land records from the 17th century in counties such as Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

In the late 17th century, a John Hackshaw (1648-1718) was a prominent English philosopher and writer who published works on theology and natural philosophy. He was a fellow of the Royal Society and is considered one of the earliest advocates of empiricism and experimental philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir John Hackshaw (1776-1854), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was present at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and later rose to the rank of Admiral.

In the 19th century, the Hackshaw family had a presence in the town of Hackshaw in Lancashire, which may have derived its name from the surname. A Samuel Hackshaw (1804-1876) was a prominent businessman and landowner in the area.

Other historical figures with the surname include:

• William Hackshaw (1610-1685), an English clergyman and author of religious works.
• Robert Hackshaw (1792-1833), a British explorer and naturalist who travelled extensively in South America.
• Elizabeth Hackshaw (1835-1911), a British philanthropist and social reformer who founded several charitable organizations.
• James Hackshaw (1867-1934), a British architect known for designing several notable buildings in London.

While the name has roots in various parts of England, it remains relatively uncommon and has maintained a modest presence throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hackshaw

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

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

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