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

Hewlett, 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 Hewlett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hewlett in America

Hewlett is the 8415th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hewlett surname appeared 3,927 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 Hewlett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hewlett 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 Hewlett

The surname Hewlett has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English words "heowi" meaning "hay" and "let" meaning "to allow or permit," suggesting a connection to an occupation or location related to the handling or cultivation of hay.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Heuuellet." This entry suggests the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various parts of England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show the name spelled as "Heuelot" and "Hewelot," reflecting the evolution of the name over time. During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire in the southwest of England.

Notable individuals with the surname Hewlett include Sir William Hewlett (1490-1566), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Hewlett (1614-1689), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a Justice of the King's Bench and authored several influential legal texts.

In the 18th century, the name was associated with the town of Hewlett's Hill in Berkshire, England, which likely derived its name from a family or individual bearing the Hewlett surname.

During the 19th century, William Hewlett (1796-1872), an English architect and surveyor, gained recognition for his contributions to the design and construction of numerous public buildings and infrastructure projects in London.

Another notable figure was Edward Hewlett (1867-1935), a British Army officer who served with distinction during the Second Boer War and World War I, earning the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout history, the Hewlett surname has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, politicians, legal professionals, architects, and military officers, reflecting the diversity of individuals who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hewlett

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

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

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