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

Hearndon, 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 Hearndon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hearndon in America

Hearndon is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hearndon surname appeared 269 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 Hearndon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hearndon 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 Hearndon

The surname Hearndon is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since become obsolete or been lost over the centuries.

One possible theory is that the name Hearndon is derived from the Old English words "hern" meaning heron, and "dun" meaning hill or down. This would suggest that the name may have originated from a place known for its herons or associated with a particular hill or down where herons were found.

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the name Hearndon itself, it is possible that variations or similar spellings may have appeared in ancient manuscripts or documents from that period. However, no specific references have been found to date.

The earliest known record of the name Hearndon dates back to the late 16th century, with a mention of a Thomas Hearndon in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire in 1589. Around the same time, a John Hearndon was listed in the tax records of Gloucestershire in 1597.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Hearndon was Sir William Hearndon (1620-1685), a wealthy landowner and prominent member of the gentry in Oxfordshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

Another individual of note was Reverend Robert Hearndon (1675-1742), a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the vicar of St. Peter's Church in Northamptonshire for over three decades. He was known for his extensive library and his contributions to theological studies.

In the 18th century, a Samuel Hearndon (1738-1814) was a successful merchant and trader based in Bristol, who established trade routes with the West Indies and North America. He was also involved in local politics and served as a councilman for several years.

During the 19th century, one notable figure was Sir Henry Hearndon (1812-1892), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

It is worth noting that while the name Hearndon is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including landowners, clergymen, merchants, and military officers, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hearndon

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

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

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