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

Hattan, 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 Hattan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hattan in America

Hattan is the 38582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hattan surname appeared 573 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 Hattan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hattan 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 Hattan

The surname HATTAN is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hatt," which means "hat" or "hood," and the suffix "-an," indicating belonging or association. This suggests that the name HATTAN may have initially referred to a maker or seller of hats or hoods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HATTAN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a person named Robert Hattan is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling variations of the surname.

The name HATTAN also appears in several medieval manuscripts and records, such as the Chartulary of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, dated around 1200. This further solidifies the connection between the name and the county of Yorkshire during that era.

In the 14th century, the name HATTAN was associated with a prominent family from the village of Hatton, near Doncaster, Yorkshire. This village likely derived its name from the same Old English roots as the surname, further reinforcing the link between the name and the region.

One notable figure in history bearing the surname HATTAN was Sir John Hattan (c. 1400-1470), a successful merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses.

Another historically significant individual with the surname HATTAN was Robert Hattan (c. 1520-1585), a Protestant clergyman and scholar who served as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his literary works and translations, contributing to the development of the English language during the Renaissance.

In the 17th century, the name HATTAN appeared in the records of the Virginia Company, which established the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown. One of the early settlers was William Hattan (c. 1595-1660), who arrived in Virginia in 1623 and became a prominent landowner and planter.

During the 18th century, the HATTAN surname gained recognition in Scotland, where a family of that name resided in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. One notable member was James Hattan (1728-1803), a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated significant funds to support education and social welfare initiatives in the region.

As the surname HATTAN spread across different regions and countries, various spellings and variations emerged, such as Hatton, Haton, and Hatten. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the Old English word "hatt" and its association with the hat-making or hood-making trade in medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hattan

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

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

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