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

Hankton, 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 Hankton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hankton in America

Hankton is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hankton surname appeared 331 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 Hankton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hankton 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 Hankton

The surname Hankton originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hanca" meaning "hank" or "coil," and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." The name likely referred to an individual who lived in or near a town associated with the production or trade of coiled materials, such as rope or yarn.

The earliest known record of the surname Hankton can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a Robert de Hankton is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Yorkshire region of England.

In the 13th century, the Hankton surname appeared in various forms, such as Hanctun, Hanketun, and Hanketon, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time. One notable reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1275, which mentions a William de Hanketon.

During the 14th century, the Hankton surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir John Hankton (c. 1330-1399), an English knight and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against France.

Another noteworthy figure was Robert Hankton (c. 1380-1449), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his support of local churches and charities.

In the 16th century, the surname Hankton was associated with the village of Hanckton (now known as Hankerton) in Wiltshire. The village's name is believed to have derived from the same Old English roots as the surname.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Hankton surname was Sir Edward Hankton (1590-1658), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of navigation and served as the Savilian Professor of Geometry at the University of Oxford.

Throughout the centuries, the Hankton surname has been found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. While the name has remained relatively uncommon, it continues to be a part of England's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hankton

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

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

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