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

Hatch, 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 Hatch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatch in America

Hatch is the 1304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatch surname appeared 26,903 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Hatch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hatch 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 Hatch

The surname Hatch has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Old English word "haec," meaning a gate or a hatch, which was a term used for a half-door or an opening in a fence or wall. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a gate or a hatch, or perhaps someone who worked as a gatekeeper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hatch can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a 13th-century English record of landowners, where a person named Richard de la Hache is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Hache," is thought to be an earlier form of the modern surname Hatch.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hache, Hacche, and Hatche, in various records and documents from different parts of England, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire and the Feet of Fines for Essex.

During the 16th century, the surname Hatch began to take on its more recognizable modern spelling. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Hatch (c. 1570 - c. 1616), an English explorer and colonist who was among the first settlers of Virginia in the early 17th century.

In the 17th century, the surname Hatch was well-established in various regions of England, particularly in counties like Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. One notable figure from this era was Ralph Hatch (1642 - 1727), an English Puritan minister and author who served as a chaplain in the British Army during the reign of King William III.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Hatch continued to be prominent in England, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was James Hatch (1748 - 1830), an English engraver and painter who is known for his portraits and landscapes.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Hatch spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada, where many individuals bearing this name settled and contributed to the development of their respective communities.

Overall, the surname Hatch has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in medieval England, where it was likely derived from the Old English word "haec," referring to a gate or a hatch. Throughout the centuries, individuals with this surname have left their mark in various fields, from exploration and colonization to religion, art, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatch

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

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

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