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

Henthorn, 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 Henthorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henthorn in America

Henthorn is the 14519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henthorn surname appeared 2,054 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 Henthorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henthorn 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 Henthorn

The surname Henthorn originates from England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a place name in Lancashire or Yorkshire. The name likely comes from the Old English words "henn" meaning "hen" and "thorn," referring to a thorn bush or patch of land where hens were kept.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Henthorn can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1175, where a person named Richard de Henthorn is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various records, including the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire from 1260, where a Robert de Henthorn is listed. The spelling variations during this period include Henthorne, Hentorn, and Henturn.

A notable early bearer of the surname was John Henthorn, who served as the Sheriff of Lancashire in 1378. This indicates that the Henthorn family had gained some prominence and standing in the local community by the late 14th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname is found in various parish records and tax rolls across northern England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire. One noteworthy individual from this period was William Henthorn (1565-1623), a prominent merchant and landowner in Manchester.

In the 18th century, the Henthorn surname spread to other parts of England and beyond. James Henthorn (1735-1815) was a Scottish mathematician and author who made significant contributions to the field of education.

As the centuries progressed, the surname continued to be represented in various fields. William Henthorn (1820-1892) was a British botanist and horticulturist, known for his work on the cultivation of orchids.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Sir Frederick Henthorn (1855-1932), a British engineer and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the modern bicycle and motorcycle industry.

While the surname Henthorn is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in the northern regions of England, where it originated as a locational name derived from a place associated with hens and thorn bushes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henthorn

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

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

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