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

Hesson, 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 Hesson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hesson in America

Hesson is the 13291st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hesson surname appeared 2,295 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 Hesson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hesson 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 Hesson

The surname Hesson originated from England, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant of the name Hesson or Hession, derived from the Old English word "hes," meaning rough or coarse.

This surname was initially found in the northern regions of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. One of the earliest records of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a John Hesson was mentioned.

The name Hesson may also have connections to certain place names in England. For instance, it could be linked to the town of Hessay, located near the city of York. This place name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "hæs" and "eg," meaning "brushwood" and "island" or "dry ground," respectively.

In the 16th century, the Hesson family gained prominence in the city of York. One notable figure was William Hesson, a merchant and alderman who lived from 1532 to 1604. He was a prominent figure in the city's civic affairs and served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1590.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Hesson was Robert Hesson, a soldier and military engineer who lived from 1624 to 1690. He served in the English Civil War and was involved in the construction of fortifications and defensive works during the conflict.

In the 18th century, the Hesson family had established roots in various parts of England, including Lancashire and Yorkshire. One notable member was John Hesson (1732-1804), a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Rochdale.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Hesson continued to be found across England. One notable figure from this era was William Hesson (1818-1892), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Manchester.

Throughout its history, the surname Hesson has also been associated with various occupations, such as merchants, landowners, soldiers, and professionals. The name has maintained its presence in England and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and family lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hesson

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

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

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