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

Hatherley, 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 Hatherley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatherley in America

Hatherley is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatherley surname appeared 115 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 Hatherley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hatherley 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 Hatherley

The surname Hatherley has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hæðeren" and "leah," which together translate to "heather clearing" or "heather meadow." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to an area where heather grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hatherleia," referring to a settlement in Somerset. This entry provides evidence that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Hatherleye" or "Hatherley," indicating its evolution over time. During this period, the surname was predominantly found in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire, suggesting that these regions were the original strongholds of the Hatherley family.

One notable figure bearing the Hatherley surname was Sir Ralph Hatherley, a 14th-century knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 in Hatherley, Gloucestershire, and participated in several military campaigns against the French.

In the 16th century, the Hatherley name was associated with a prominent family from Gloucestershire. William Hatherley (1498-1572) was a well-known landowner and member of the gentry, known for his involvement in local affairs and his patronage of the arts.

Another individual of note was Reverend John Hatherley (1677-1744), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Stoke Orchard in Gloucestershire. He was renowned for his extensive library and his contributions to theological discourse.

The Hatherley surname also gained recognition in the field of architecture during the 19th century. Thomas Hatherley (1809-1880) was a prominent English architect who designed numerous buildings, including churches, schools, and private residences, across various counties in England.

Throughout its history, the Hatherley name has been associated with various place names, such as Hatherley in Gloucestershire, Hatherleigh in Devon, and Hatherden in Hampshire. These place names likely contributed to the spread and variations of the surname across different regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatherley

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

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

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