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

Hermitt, 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 Hermitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hermitt in America

Hermitt is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hermitt surname appeared 102 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 Hermitt.

The history of the last name Hermitt

The surname HERMITT is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "heremite," which means "hermit," referring to a person who lived in solitude, often for religious reasons.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was William Heremite, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This record suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Heremyte, Hermyte, and Hermitt, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. One notable example is John Hermyte, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname HERMITT. However, it is possible that some of the individuals listed may have been ancestors of later bearers of the name.

Over the centuries, the surname HERMITT has been associated with several notable individuals. One example is John Hermitt, a 15th-century clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Peter's Church in Hereford, England, from 1432 to 1458.

Another prominent figure was William Hermitt, born in 1567, who was a respected scholar and author in Elizabethan England. He wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy, including "The Contemplation of the World" (1602).

In the 17th century, Thomas Hermitt (1614-1688) was a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is credited with developing the first successful method for calculating the orbit of a comet.

During the 18th century, the name HERMITT was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One example is Robert Hermitt (1735-1809), an English painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

In the 19th century, Emily Hermitt (1822-1887) was a notable British author and poet. Her works explored themes of nature, love, and spirituality, and she was widely acclaimed for her lyrical style.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have borne the surname HERMITT throughout the centuries, spanning various fields and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hermitt

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

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

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