2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hatherill
A surname originating from Heathfield, located in East Sussex, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Hatherill. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hatherill 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 Hatherill with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Hatherill in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hatherill, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hatherill
Among Census respondents with the surname Hatherill, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hatherill 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 Hatherill surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hatherill
Hatherill 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,981 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,499 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 11,981 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 9,499 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 Hatherill 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 | #153,769 | #144,270 | 6.2% |
| Count | 106 | 117 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hatherill bearers went from 106 to 117 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 9,499 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #144,270.
FAQ
Hatherill surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hatherill?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Hatherill. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Hatherill?
Hatherill ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Hatherill. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hatherill.
Has Hatherill become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hatherill went from 106 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 11 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Hatherill?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hatherill, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Hatherill in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hatherill appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Hatherill (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 Hatherill mean?
A surname originating from Heathfield, located in East Sussex, England. 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 Hatherill (0.04 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 common is the surname Hatherill?
You can see how many people have the last name Hatherill on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.