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

Hainesworth, 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 Hainesworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hainesworth in America

Hainesworth is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hainesworth surname appeared 137 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 Hainesworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hainesworth 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 Hainesworth

The surname Hainesworth originates from England and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the place name Haynesworthe or Heynesworthe, which refers to a small village or settlement located in either Wiltshire or Somerset. The name itself is composed of two Old English elements: 'heg' meaning 'hay' and 'worð' meaning 'an enclosure or farm'.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Hainesworthe'. This official record of landholdings and properties throughout England provides valuable insight into the prevalence and distribution of certain surnames during that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Roger de Heynesworthe, who lived in Wiltshire and was documented in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. This suggests that the family had established itself in that region and may have taken their surname from the local place name.

During the 14th century, a Thomas Hainesworth was recorded as residing in Somerset in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327. This alternative spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.

One notable individual with this surname was Sir John Hainesworth, a prominent military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was born in Wiltshire around 1420 and served under the House of Lancaster.

Another historical figure was William Hainesworth, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in Somerset in the late 16th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several local churches and almshouses.

In the 17th century, records show a Thomas Hainesworth who was an influential member of the Puritan community in Gloucestershire. He played a significant role in the establishment of several non-conformist congregations during the turbulent years of the English Civil War.

Moving into the 18th century, a man named Joseph Hainesworth gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy elite of the time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a notable figure was Mary Hainesworth, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the earliest schools for girls in Yorkshire and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women in a time when such endeavors were rare.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hainesworth

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

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

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