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

Hanchard, 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 Hanchard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanchard in America

Hanchard is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanchard surname appeared 133 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 Hanchard.

The history of the last name Hanchard

The surname Hanchard is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Wiltshire, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "hana" and "gerd," meaning "cock's yard" or "rooster's enclosure." This suggests that the name may have initially been applied to someone who lived near or worked at a property where roosters were kept.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a William Hanchard was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire in 1273. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals during that era.

In the 14th century, the Hanchard name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire, which were tax records listing individuals who were required to contribute to the king's subsidies. One such entry from 1332 mentions a John Hanchard, potentially a descendant of the aforementioned William Hanchard.

A notable figure bearing the Hanchard surname was Sir Richard Hanchard, a prominent English politician and landowner who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire in 1601 and was knighted by King James I in 1603.

Another individual of note was Thomas Hanchard, a 17th-century English clergyman who served as the rector of Stourton in Wiltshire from 1663 until his death in 1691. His tenure as a Church of England minister spanned a turbulent period in English history, including the English Civil War and the Restoration of the monarchy.

In the 18th century, the Hanchard name was associated with a notable family of landowners and gentry in the county of Somerset. One member of this family, Sir John Hanchard, was a prominent figure who served as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1724.

The 19th century saw the birth of Edward Hanchard, a British military officer who served in the Royal Engineers during the Crimean War. He played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and defensive works during the famous siege of Sevastopol, which lasted from 1854 to 1855.

It is worth noting that while the Hanchard surname originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the English counties of Wiltshire and Somerset.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanchard

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

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 Hanchard 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.

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

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