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

Hartin, 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 Hartin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartin in America

Hartin is the 8980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartin surname appeared 3,644 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hartin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartin 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 Hartin

The surname Hartin is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning "hare" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have referred to a place where hares were abundant or perhaps a settlement associated with hare hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Haretun." This entry refers to a settlement in Oxfordshire, which lends credence to the theory that the name originated as a place name.

During the 13th century, the name took on various spellings such as Haretun, Haritun, and Hartyn, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spelling in that era. By the 14th century, the spelling had evolved closer to its modern form, with records showing variations like Hartyn and Hartyne.

Notable individuals bearing the Hartin surname include Sir John Hartin, a English landowner and knight who lived in the 15th century. He was granted lands in Berkshire and is mentioned in several historical records from that time.

In the 16th century, Thomas Hartin (c. 1520 - 1589) was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of Eton College. His works on religious texts and commentaries were widely read during the Reformation period.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain William Hartin (1610 - 1679) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and is documented as having participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, Elizabeth Hartin (1725 - 1802) gained recognition as a talented landscape painter, known for her depictions of rural English scenes. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and are now held in various museum collections.

Moving into the 19th century, Sir Robert Hartin (1818 - 1892) was a prominent politician and industrialist. He served as a Member of Parliament for several years and was also involved in the development of the railway industry in Britain.

Throughout its history, the Hartin surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in counties like Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Somerset, where many of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartin

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

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

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