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

Henriott, 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 Henriott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henriott in America

Henriott is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henriott surname appeared 138 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 Henriott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henriott 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 Henriott

The surname HENRIOTT is of French origin, deriving from the masculine given name Henri, the French form of Henry. This name ultimately derives from the Germanic words heim, meaning "home," and ricus, meaning "ruler" or "power." The name HENRIOTT likely emerged in the northern regions of France during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HENRIOTT can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conquer in 1086. The name appears as "Henriot," suggesting that it may have been brought to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean HENRIOTT was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. Records from the time indicate that he was involved in the lucrative textile trade and owned several properties within the city walls.

During the Renaissance period, the name HENRIOTT gained recognition through the work of the French poet and playwright, Pierre HENRIOTT (1537-1599). He was known for his satirical works that critiqued the aristocracy and the Catholic Church, earning him both praise and controversy during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name HENRIOTT was associated with the French Revolutionary figure, Jacques HENRIOTT (1766-1794). He was a prominent leader of the Jacobin Club and played a crucial role in the Reign of Terror, ultimately being executed by guillotine for his role in the uprising.

Another notable bearer of the HENRIOTT name was the French sculptor, François HENRIOTT (1808-1882). He is best known for his intricate marble sculptures, many of which can be found in the Louvre and other prestigious museums throughout Europe.

In the 20th century, the name HENRIOTT gained further recognition through the work of the French philosopher and author, Michel HENRIOTT (1919-2002). He was a prominent figure in the existentialist movement and authored numerous influential works exploring themes of freedom, responsibility, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henriott

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

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

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