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

Hanspard, 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 Hanspard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanspard in America

Hanspard is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanspard surname appeared 110 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 Hanspard.

The history of the last name Hanspard

The surname HANSPARD originates from the Anglo-Saxon regions of Britain, with records indicating its presence as early as the late 9th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "han" meaning "rooster" and "spard" meaning "battle-axe," suggesting a possible connection to a warrior or soldier who carried a battle-axe adorned with a rooster emblem.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HANSPARD surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landowners in England following the Norman conquest. The name appears as "Hanspardes" in the records, indicating a slightly different spelling from its modern form.

During the Middle Ages, the HANSPARD surname was predominantly concentrated in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire, where several notable individuals bearing the name lived. One such individual was Sir Edmunde HANSPARD (1325-1391), a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the HANSPARD family gained prominence in the city of Norwich, where John HANSPARD (1512-1578) served as a prominent merchant and mayor. His son, William HANSPARD (1547-1619), was a renowned scholar and clergyman who contributed to the translation of the King James Bible.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth HANSPARD (1633-1701), a renowned botanist and herbalist who authored several influential works on medicinal plants. Her extensive knowledge of herbs and remedies earned her the nickname "The Wise Woman of Kenilworth."

During the 18th century, the HANSPARD surname was associated with the village of Hanspard Cross in Staffordshire, which likely derived its name from the HANSPARD family who resided in the area. One of the most prominent individuals from this time period was Sir Robert HANSPARD (1738-1812), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region.

Throughout its history, the HANSPARD surname has been subject to various spellings, including Hanspardes, Hansparde, Haunsparth, and Haunspard, reflecting the fluidity of naming conventions in earlier eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanspard

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

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

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