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

Hartle, 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 Hartle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartle in America

Hartle is the 9307th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartle surname appeared 3,498 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 Hartle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartle 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 Hartle

The surname Hartle is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Hartle surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was likely derived from a place name or a topographical feature, which was a common practice during that time.

The name Hartle may have evolved from the Old English word "hara" or "hara-tun," which translates to "hare town" or "hare enclosure." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have lived in an area inhabited by hares or associated with their hunting.

Another theory suggests that the name Hartle could be a variant of the Old English word "hyrde," meaning "herdsman" or "shepherd." This could indicate that the early Hartles were involved in pastoral activities or lived near areas suitable for grazing livestock.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Harthill, who was a landowner in Yorkshire. This early spelling variation, Harthill, provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

One notable individual with the Hartle surname was Sir William Hartle, a wealthy merchant and politician from York who lived during the 15th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1465 and played a significant role in the city's affairs.

Another historical figure was John Hartle, a Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake in Lewes, Sussex, in 1556 during the reign of Queen Mary I for his religious beliefs.

In the 17th century, the Hartle surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire. One notable individual from this period was Richard Hartle, a Anglican clergyman who served as the Rector of Westerham in Kent from 1673 to 1695.

During the 18th century, the Hartle name spread across England and into other parts of the British Isles. One notable figure was James Hartle, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer born in 1745, who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, the Hartle surname continued to be found throughout England and other parts of the United Kingdom. One notable individual was Charles Hartle, a British engineer and inventor born in 1837, who is credited with developing an early version of the electric motor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartle

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

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

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