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

Hartsoe, 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 Hartsoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartsoe in America

Hartsoe is the 38484th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartsoe surname appeared 575 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 Hartsoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartsoe 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 Hartsoe

The surname Hartsoe has its origins in England, with records indicating its presence as early as the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "heorot" meaning "hart" or "deer" and "hoh" meaning "a heel of land." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a heel-shaped ridge or area of land frequented by deer.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hartsoe can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxpayers in England. The entry mentions a landowner named Hartsoue, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 13th century, records show a Walter de Hertesho residing in Hertfordshire, England. The placename "Hertesho" is thought to be an earlier version of the modern surname, reflecting the area's connection to the name's origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Hartsoe include Sir John Hartsoe, a prominent English landowner and military commander who lived from 1420 to 1492. He played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses and was knighted for his service to the House of York.

Another historical figure was Elizabeth Hartsoe, born in 1568 in Gloucestershire, England. She was a well-known herbalist and midwife in her local community, and her knowledge of medicinal plants was widely respected.

In the 17th century, Thomas Hartsoe, born in 1623 in Somerset, England, was a respected author and scholar. His work "A Treatise on the Origins of English Surnames" is still referenced by researchers and historians today.

Moving into the 18th century, we find William Hartsoe, born in 1712 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a renowned architect and builder who designed several notable structures, including St. Mary's Church in his hometown.

Throughout the centuries, the Hartsoe surname has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Hartsho, Hartshoe, and Hartsohoe. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its roots in the English landscape and wildlife.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartsoe

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

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

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