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

Hatherill, 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 Hatherill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatherill in America

Hatherill is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatherill surname appeared 106 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 Hatherill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hatherill 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 Hatherill

The surname Hatherill is of English origin, originating in the county of Devon in the southwestern part of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæthfeld" or "hæthri," meaning "heathery field," and "hyll" or "hyll," meaning "hill." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived on or near a heathery hill.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances appearing in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mentions a William de Hatherville residing in Devonshire. Another early reference is found in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1285, which mentions a John de Hatherhulle.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Hatherhill, Hatherell, and Hatherley. One notable individual from this time was John Hatherill, who served as the Mayor of Exeter in 1377.

During the 16th century, the name continued to be found in Devon and the surrounding areas. In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524, there is a record of a William Hatherill residing in the parish of Harberton, Devon.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Hatherill was William Hatherill, born in 1550 in Harberton, Devon. He was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable person with the surname was Robert Hatherill, born in 1603 in Plympton St. Mary, Devon. He was a merchant and served as a churchwarden in his parish.

In the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of England, with records showing Hatherills residing in counties such as Somerset and Gloucestershire. One individual of note from this time was John Hatherill, born in 1657 in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, who was a respected landowner and farmer.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals with the surname, including Thomas Hatherill, born in 1713 in Devon. He was a successful merchant and served as a member of the Devon County Council.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be found predominantly in the West Country of England, with a few individuals migrating to other parts of the country and abroad. One notable figure from this time was William Hatherill, born in 1821 in Harberton, Devon. He was a renowned scholar and author, publishing several works on the history and culture of Devon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatherill

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

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

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