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

Hearld, 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 Hearld surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hearld in America

Hearld is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hearld surname appeared 452 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 Hearld.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hearld 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 Hearld

The surname HEARLD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its roots traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is likely derived from the Old English word "hearra," meaning lord or master, combined with the suffix "-ald," signifying a ruler or leader.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name HEARLD can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the surname may have been established among the Anglo-Saxon nobility prior to the Norman Conquest.

The name HEARLD was prominent in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Northumberland. It is believed that some variations of the spelling, such as "Herald" and "Heralde," were also in use during the Middle Ages.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named William HEARLD was recorded as a landowner in the village of Holton, near Lincoln. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in local affairs and served as a respected member of the community.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named John HEARLD was born in Yorkshire around 1420. He gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and was commissioned to work on the construction of several churches and abbeys in the region.

Another individual of note was Sir Thomas HEARLD, who lived during the 16th century. Born in Northumberland in 1538, he served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the English campaigns against Scotland during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Throughout the centuries, the HEARLD surname has been associated with various places and locations across England. For instance, the village of Hearldscombe in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the HEARLD family who once resided there.

Other notable individuals with the surname HEARLD include Robert HEARLD, born in 1675 in Lincolnshire, who was a renowned scholar and author of several works on English history and literature. Additionally, William HEARLD, born in 1792 in Yorkshire, gained prominence as a successful industrialist and philanthropist in the early 19th century.

While the surname HEARLD may not be as widespread today as it once was, its rich history and association with prominent figures throughout English history have cemented its place in the annals of onomastics, the study of proper names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hearld

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

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

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