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

Hattie, 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 Hattie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hattie in America

Hattie is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hattie surname appeared 117 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 Hattie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hattie 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 Hattie

The surname HATTIE is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "haett," meaning a hat or headcovering. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for a maker or seller of hats.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HATTIE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1196, which mention a person named William le Hattere. The Pipe Rolls were a record of financial accounts kept by the English government during the medieval period.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Hattere, Hattar, and Hatte, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a survey of landholdings in England, include references to individuals with the surname Hattere in counties like Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

The earliest known person of note with the surname HATTIE was Sir Richard Hattie, a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 14th century. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1345 and was knighted for his services.

Another notable figure was John Hattie, a 15th-century English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Worcester from 1443 to 1459. He played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses and was a trusted adviser to King Henry VI.

In the 16th century, the surname HATTIE was associated with a prominent family from Yorkshire. Thomas Hattie (1520-1583) was a wealthy landowner and member of the local gentry, while his son, Sir George Hattie (1550-1621), was a Member of Parliament and served as High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

During the 17th century, the surname HATTIE was found in various parts of England, including London and the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. Edward Hattie (1632-1708) was a notable merchant and philanthropist who donated funds for the establishment of a school in his hometown of Coventry.

The 18th century saw the rise of the HATTIE family in the world of literature and academia. William Hattie (1705-1781) was a renowned scholar and Fellow of the Royal Society, while his son, John Hattie (1744-1823), was a celebrated poet and playwright.

Throughout its history, the surname HATTIE has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, clergymen, landowners, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hattie

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

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

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