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

Harthorn, 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 Harthorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harthorn in America

Harthorn is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harthorn surname appeared 149 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 Harthorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harthorn 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 Harthorn

The surname HARTHORN has its origins in England, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from a combination of Old English words "heorot" and "horn," signifying a "deer's horn" or a "stag's horn." This could suggest that the name may have had occupational roots, perhaps related to hunting or working with antlers.

The earliest known records of the name HARTHORN date back to the 13th century, appearing in various medieval manuscripts and documents. One notable mention is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from 1246, which refers to a "Willelmus de Herthorn," indicating the presence of the name in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name HARTHORN was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire, where it was recorded as "Herthorne." This variation in spelling highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era and the influence of regional dialects.

The HARTHORN name has also been associated with several place names, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. For instance, there was a hamlet called Harthorn near Worksop in Nottinghamshire, which may have contributed to the surname's origin.

Among the notable individuals who bore the HARTHORN surname throughout history are:

1. Sir William HARTHORN (c. 1450 - 1520), a prominent landowner and knight who served as the High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1492.
2. Thomas HARTHORN (1586 - 1637), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious treatises during the reign of King James I.
3. Elizabeth HARTHORN (1698 - 1772), a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Harewood, Yorkshire, known for her knowledge of medicinal plants.
4. John HARTHORN (1765 - 1842), a British military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Order of the Bath for his bravery.
5. Mary HARTHORN (1812 - 1890), a pioneer in women's education, who established one of the earliest girls' schools in Manchester, England.

The HARTHORN surname has also been found in various historical documents and records, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and court proceedings, further attesting to its longstanding presence in English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harthorn

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

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

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