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

Hemsworth, 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 Hemsworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hemsworth in America

Hemsworth is the 51610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hemsworth surname appeared 403 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 Hemsworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth

The surname Hemsworth is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It derives from a place name, specifically a township in Yorkshire, England, known as Hemsworth. This name is composed of two Old English elements: "ham," meaning a homestead or village, and "worth," signifying an enclosed settlement or estate.

Hemsworth, the place name, first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, recorded as "Hilmesworde" and "Hammesworde." This seminal survey, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides one of the earliest written records of the name, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Hemsworth was William de Hemsworth, who lived in Yorkshire during the 13th century. Records from 1273 mention his involvement in a land transaction, solidifying the connection between the surname and the geographic location from which it originated.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Hemsworth surname. One such figure was Sir Heworth Hemsworth (c. 1450-1518), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1491. His legacy includes the establishment of a notable family lineage and the construction of the Hemsworth Chapel within the Church of St. Michael Paternoster Royal in London.

Another significant bearer of the name was Thomas Hemsworth (1605-1659), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of St. John's College, Cambridge, from 1647 until his death. He played a crucial role in the intellectual and religious discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, John Hemsworth (1727-1810) made his mark as a renowned English architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Shire Hall in Stafford and the County Gaol in Bedford.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Hemsworth (1819-1904), a prominent English industrialist and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and dedicated significant resources to establishing educational and cultural institutions in his native Yorkshire.

As the name spread beyond its Yorkshire origins, it gained recognition in various parts of the world. One example is Sir William Hemsworth (1862-1943), a successful Australian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia from 1908 to 1932.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hemsworth

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

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

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