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

Heiston, 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 Heiston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heiston in America

Heiston is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heiston surname appeared 191 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 Heiston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heiston 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 Heiston

The surname Heiston has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the place name "Heyston" or "Heystone," which likely referred to a farm or settlement located near a prominent boundary stone or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Heiestun." This suggests that the name had already been established by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, indicating its Anglo-Saxon roots.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name such as "Heyston" and "Heiston" being used in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire. These areas were home to some of the earliest known bearers of the Heiston name.

Notable individuals with the surname Heiston include William Heiston, a wealthy landowner from Shropshire who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in disputes over land ownership with neighboring nobles.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Heiston, a military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He is mentioned in historical accounts for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the Heiston family established a presence in the county of Derbyshire, where they owned estates and lands. One member of this branch, Robert Heiston (1542-1612), was a successful merchant and alderman in the town of Derby.

During the English Civil War of the 17th century, a Thomas Heiston (1615-1679) served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces, participating in several key battles against the Royalists.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Heiston (1670-1732), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the Yorkshire region. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and healing methods earned her a reputation throughout the local community.

As the Heiston name spread across England, it also evolved to include variations such as "Heyston," "Heystoun," and "Heystone," reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heiston

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

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

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