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

Hegwood, 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 Hegwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hegwood in America

Hegwood is the 15912th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hegwood surname appeared 1,826 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hegwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hegwood 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 Hegwood

The surname Hegwood originated in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from a location or place name, as was common with many English surnames during that time period. The name may be linked to the Old English words "heg," meaning hedge, and "wudu," meaning wood, suggesting a possible connection to a hedge-enclosed wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hegwood can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames and landholdings across medieval England.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Hegwood has undergone various spelling variations, such as Hegwode, Heggwood, and Hegwud. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

Notable individuals bearing the Hegwood surname include Sir John Hegwood (1450-1520), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Hegwood (1570-1642), a prominent philanthropist known for her charitable works in London during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, William Hegwood (1620-1698) was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious doctrine. His son, Thomas Hegwood (1650-1725), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned clergyman in the Church of England.

During the 18th century, the Hegwood family continued to establish themselves in various professions. One notable figure was Sir Robert Hegwood (1710-1785), a successful merchant and trader who amassed a considerable fortune through his international business ventures.

As the centuries progressed, the Hegwood surname continued to spread throughout England and beyond, with individuals making their mark in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hegwood

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

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

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