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

Hezekiah, 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 Hezekiah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hezekiah in America

Hezekiah is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hezekiah surname appeared 166 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 Hezekiah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hezekiah 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 Hezekiah

The surname HEZEKIAH is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Biblical name Hezekiah, which means "God is my strength" or "the Lord has strengthened." It is believed to have originated in the ancient kingdom of Judah, located in the region of modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories.

The name HEZEKIAH is directly linked to the Biblical figure King Hezekiah, who ruled the Kingdom of Judah from approximately 715 to 686 BCE. He is known for his religious reforms, his successful defense against the Assyrian invasion, and his role in the construction of the Siloam Tunnel, an engineering marvel of its time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HEZEKIAH can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Hezekiah" and is listed among the landowners in various parts of England.

In the 12th century, the surname HEZEKIAH is documented in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which were records of financial transactions and land holdings. During this period, the name was also recorded in various forms, such as "Hezekya" and "Hezekias."

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname HEZEKIAH include:

1. Hezekiah Wilkes (1690-1763), a British clergyman and author known for his work "A New and Authentic History of the Royal Family of England."

2. Hezekiah Butterworth (1839-1905), an American author and educator who wrote numerous books for children and young adults, including "The Patriot Schoolmaster" and "The Wampum Belt."

3. Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839), an American editor and publisher who founded the influential newspaper "Niles' Weekly Register" in 1811.

4. Hezekiah Mundy (1735-1826), an English artist and engraver who is best known for his landscape paintings and engravings of picturesque scenes.

5. Hezekiah Eastman (1782-1866), an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire.

While the surname HEZEKIAH has maintained its Biblical roots, it has also been subject to variations and adaptations in different regions and cultures throughout history. Place names and geographic locations have also played a role in shaping the spelling and pronunciation of this surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hezekiah

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

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

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