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

Hestand, 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 Hestand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hestand in America

Hestand is the 29366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hestand surname appeared 805 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 Hestand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hestand 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 Hestand

The surname HESTAND is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hest," which means "behest" or "command." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or carried out important tasks under orders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HESTAND can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Hestand in the county of Somerset, indicating the name's presence in the region during the late 11th century.

The HESTAND surname has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Hestant, Hestond, and Hestund. These variations reflect the changes in language and pronunciation over time, as well as regional differences in dialect.

In the 13th century, records show a notable figure named John HESTAND, born in 1247 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a respected landowner and local magistrate who played a significant role in the administration of his region.

During the 15th century, the HESTAND family appeared to have established roots in the county of Norfolk, where they held land and property. A notable member of this branch was Sir William HESTAND, born in 1462, who served as a knight under King Henry VII and participated in the Battle of Stoke Field in 1487.

In the 16th century, the HESTAND surname spread beyond England, with records indicating its presence in Scotland and Ireland. One notable individual was Mary HESTAND, born in 1532 in Inverness, Scotland. She was a prominent figure in the Scottish Reformation and a staunch supporter of the Protestant cause.

As the HESTAND name continued to evolve, it also encountered variations in spelling, such as Hestande and Hestant. These variations were often influenced by regional accents and dialects, as well as the personal preferences of individual families.

In the 17th century, the HESTAND surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Robert HESTAND in 1623 in Yorkshire, England. He was a celebrated poet and playwright during the English Renaissance, known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

As the centuries progressed, the HESTAND surname continued to be represented across various fields and professions. Notable individuals include Sir John HESTAND (1756-1832), a renowned military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, and Elizabeth HESTAND (1804-1876), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hestand

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

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

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