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

Hartage, 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 Hartage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartage in America

Hartage is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartage surname appeared 206 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 Hartage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartage 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 Hartage

The surname HARTAGE is of English origin, emerging in the 13th century from the northern counties of England. It is derived from the Old English word "heorot", meaning "hart" or "stag", and the suffix "-age", indicating a dwelling place or enclosure. The name likely referred to someone who lived near an area where deer roamed or were kept.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a William de Hertage is mentioned. This suggests the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland, where a John de Hartage is listed among taxpayers in 1332. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during this period before standardization.

The Hartage surname is also linked to the village of Hartage in Northumberland, which likely took its name from the Old English words "heorot" and "hæcc", meaning "stag enclosure" or "deer gate". This place name connection further reinforces the name's origins and meaning.

Notable individuals bearing the surname include Sir Thomas Hartage (c.1460-1525), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Northumberland during the reign of Henry VIII. Another historical figure is Robert Hartage (1589-1654), a Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Leonard's in Colchester, Essex.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, where the baptism of Elizabeth Hartage is recorded in 1642. This suggests the name had spread beyond its northern origins by this time.

Other individuals of note include John Hartage (1715-1792), a successful merchant and landowner in Yorkshire, and Mary Hartage (1802-1878), a renowned educator and founder of the Hartage Academy for Young Ladies in Derbyshire.

While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the historical significance of deer and hunting in the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartage

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

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

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