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

Hedgebeth, 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 Hedgebeth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hedgebeth in America

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

The Hedgebeth 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 Hedgebeth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hedgebeth 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 Hedgebeth

The surname HEDGEBETH has its origins in England, emerging during the late medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a habitation nestled amongst hedgerows or a small village surrounded by hedges. The earliest known spelling variations include Hedgebeth, Hedgebath, and Hedgebothe, reflecting the regional dialects of the time.

Historical records suggest that the HEDGEBETH name first appeared in the Hundredorum Rolls of Norfolk, compiled in 1273. This census-like survey provides one of the earliest documented instances of the surname. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire from 1301 mention a John de Hedgebath, indicating the presence of the family in that region.

The Domesday Book, the renowned survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the HEDGEBETH surname. However, it does mention several places with similar names, such as Hegeberie and Hegeberge, which may have influenced the later development of the surname.

Notably, in the 14th century, a Thomas Hedgebeth was recorded as a landowner in the county of Essex. This suggests that the family had achieved a level of prominence and status during that era. Another early record comes from the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1379, which mention a Robert Hedgebeth.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the HEDGEBETH surname was William Hedgebeth, born in 1412 in Lincolnshire. He was a respected landowner and scholar, renowned for his contributions to the study of law and governance during the reign of King Henry VI.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Hedgebeth, born in 1534 in Yorkshire. She was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement and played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of England under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, John Hedgebeth, born in 1612 in Oxfordshire, was a renowned poet and playwright. His works were widely acclaimed and performed at the court of King Charles I.

During the 18th century, the HEDGEBETH family gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Robert Hedgebeth in 1723 in Gloucestershire. He was a celebrated military officer who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War and later became a respected member of Parliament.

Another noteworthy figure was Mary Hedgebeth, born in 1789 in Dorset. She was a pioneering educator and advocated for the advancement of women's education during a time when such opportunities were limited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hedgebeth

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

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

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