2000
#103,706
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 160
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hatchard
An English surname derived from the medieval occupation of a hat maker or seller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 197 Americans carry the last name Hatchard. That puts it at #109,465 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,739,870 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hatchard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hatchard with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
197
1 in 1,739,870
Census rank
#109,465
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
172
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 172 bearers of the surname Hatchard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 109465th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hatchard, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Black (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hatchard
The surname Hatchard is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words 'hæt' and 'hord', which together translate to 'hat keeper' or 'hat warden'. This occupational name was likely given to individuals responsible for guarding or storing hats, particularly in monasteries or noble households.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Hatchard can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1273, where it appears as 'Hatchard'. This ancient document lists individuals who owed taxes or payments to the Crown. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, spelled as 'Hatcherd'.
In the 14th century, a variant spelling of the name, 'Hatcherd', is found in records from the county of Somerset. This particular spelling suggests a connection to the nearby village of Hatch, which may have been the place of origin for some individuals bearing this surname.
One notable historical figure with the surname Hatchard was John Hatchard, born in 1768 in Twickenham, Middlesex. He was a prominent London bookseller and publisher who established the renowned Hatchard's bookshop in Piccadilly, which remained in operation for over two centuries until its closure in 2015.
Another individual of note was Sir Henry Hatchard, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a respected English lawyer and served as a Member of Parliament for Lyme Regis in 1597 and 1601. Records show that he was born in Dorset in 1555 and died in 1622.
In the 18th century, a man named William Hatchard (1720-1791) gained recognition as a prominent English engraver and printmaker. He was known for his intricate copper engravings and was appointed as an engraver to King George III.
The name Hatchard also appears in some historical records connected to place names. For example, the village of Hatcharding in Somerset was once referred to as 'Hatcherdsing' in the Domesday Book of 1086, potentially indicating a relationship between the surname and this location.
Another noteworthy individual was Thomas Hatchard, born in 1787 in Woolwich, Kent. He was a respected naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a rear admiral. His distinguished career spanned several decades in the early 19th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hatchard
Among Census respondents with the surname Hatchard, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Black (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hatchard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hatchard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.6% · 130
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 16
- Black or African American7.6% · 13
- Two or more races4.7% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hatchard
Hatchard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#96,368
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 189
+29 bearers (+18.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 7,338 places
2020
#109,465
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 172
-17 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 13,097 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #103,706 | 160 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #96,368 | 189 | 0.06 | +29 bearers (+18.1%) | Up 7,338 places |
| 2020 | #109,465 | 172 | 0.06 | -17 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 13,097 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hatchard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,368 | #109,465 | -13.6% |
| Count | 189 | 172 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -4.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hatchard bearers went from 189 to 172 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 13,097 positions in the national ranking, going from #96,368 to #109,465.
FAQ
Hatchard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hatchard?
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the surname Hatchard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,739,870 residents.
How common is Hatchard?
Hatchard ranks #109,465 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 172 people with the surname Hatchard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (197), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hatchard.
Has Hatchard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hatchard went from 189 recorded bearers to 172. That is a decrease of 17 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #96,368 to #109,465.
What does the Census say about the background of Hatchard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hatchard, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Black (7.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hatchard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.6% (130 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hatchard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.6%), Hispanic (9.3%), Black (7.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hatchard (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hatchard mean?
An English surname derived from the medieval occupation of a hat maker or seller. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hatchard (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hatchard?
You can see how many people have the last name Hatchard on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.