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

Hargrett, 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 Hargrett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hargrett in America

Hargrett is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hargrett surname appeared 338 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 Hargrett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hargrett 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 Hargrett

The surname Hargrett is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning "hare" and "grǣfe" meaning "grove" or "thicket," suggesting a connection to a woodland area inhabited by hares.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Haregrave." This entry suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific location or estate during the Norman Conquest of England.

As time passed, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Hargrove, Hargraves, and Hargrave, before settling into its current form of Hargrett. These changes likely occurred due to regional dialects, scribal errors, and the evolution of the English language.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir John Hargrave, a knight who served under King Edward I during the Welsh Wars. He played a significant role in the conquest of Wales and was rewarded with lands in the region.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in parish records in Staffordshire, England, with John Hargrett being listed as a prominent landowner in the area.

In the 17th century, James Hargrett, born in 1625, was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential religious texts. His works were widely read and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

The 18th century saw the birth of William Hargrett (1710-1789), a successful merchant and entrepreneur from London. He established a thriving trade network and was renowned for his business acumen.

In the 19th century, Mary Hargrett (1824-1898) made a name for herself as a pioneering educator. She founded one of the first schools for girls in her hometown, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women.

As the surname spread across the globe through migration and exploration, it continued to maintain its ties to its English roots, with various individuals bearing the name making significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hargrett

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

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

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