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

Henyard, 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 Henyard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henyard in America

Henyard is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henyard surname appeared 177 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 Henyard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henyard 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 Henyard

The surname Henyard has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "henn" meaning "chicken" and "yard" referring to an enclosed space for poultry. This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive term for someone who worked with or raised chickens, possibly in a yard or farm setting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1197, where a person named Reginald Henyard is mentioned. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, further solidifying its presence in medieval England.

During the 14th century, the name Henyard was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. It is likely that individuals bearing this surname were involved in agricultural or poultry-related occupations in these regions.

A notable figure with the surname Henyard was John Henyard, born in 1495 in Oxfordshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a role in the local affairs of his community. Another individual of note was William Henyard, born in 1612 in Worcestershire, who served as a captain in the English Civil War.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved to include variations such as Henyeard and Heneyard. These variations were often a result of regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

The Henyard surname has also been associated with several place names in England. For instance, the village of Henyards in Oxfordshire was once known as Henyardes, possibly deriving its name from individuals bearing the Henyard surname who resided in or owned land in the area.

Other notable individuals with the Henyard surname include Robert Henyard, born in 1671 in Gloucestershire, who was a prominent scholar and theologian. Elizabeth Henyard, born in 1722 in Oxfordshire, was a renowned artist and portraitist during the 18th century.

While the Henyard surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its occupational and descriptive origins in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henyard

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

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

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