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

Henlon, 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 Henlon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henlon in America

Henlon is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henlon surname appeared 109 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 Henlon.

The history of the last name Henlon

The surname HENLON originated in England during the late medieval period, likely emerging in the 13th or 14th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "henn" and "tun," which together referred to a farmstead or settlement where poultry was raised. This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have been involved in poultry farming or resided in areas known for such activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HENLON can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John de Henneton is mentioned. This spelling variation indicates the name's evolution over time, with "Henneton" potentially being an earlier form of HENLON.

The HENLON surname also appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1380, where a William Henleton is listed. This document, which recorded land transfers and agreements, provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the HENLON name was Sir John Henlon, a knight who served under King Henry VI during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several campaigns in France and was awarded lands in Kent for his service.

Another historical figure of note was Thomas HENLON, born in 1562 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent lawyer and served as a Justice of the Peace in his local community. Records show that he was involved in several legal disputes over land ownership and property rights.

During the 17th century, the HENLON surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire. One entry from 1628 records the baptism of a child named Elizabeth HENLON, daughter of Richard and Mary HENLON.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the HENLON name was William HENLON, born in 1712 in Oxfordshire. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his family's wealth and influence allowed them to establish a coat of arms, which featured a golden lion rampant on a field of azure.

As the centuries progressed, the HENLON surname spread across various regions of England, with pockets of concentration in the counties of Worcestershire, Essex, Kent, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, its history is deeply intertwined with the growth and development of English society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henlon

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

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 Henlon 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.

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

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