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

Hichborn, 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 Hichborn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hichborn in America

Hichborn is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hichborn surname appeared 144 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 Hichborn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hichborn 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 Hichborn

The surname HICHBORN is believed to have originated in England, with early records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hic" meaning "hitch" or "halt," and "burn" referring to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived near a small, winding stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HICHBORN surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a census-like record from 1273, where it appears as "Hicheburn." This spelling variation likely reflects the regional dialect and pronunciation of the time.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various other historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where it is spelled "Hychborn" and "Hychburne." These entries suggest that the name was present in different regions of England during this period.

Notable individuals with the HICHBORN surname include Robert Hichborn, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rowley, Massachusetts, in the late 17th century. Another prominent figure was Benjamin Hichborn, a physician and author born in Boston in 1643, who wrote on medical and religious topics.

In the 18th century, John Hichborn, a merchant from Boston, played a significant role in the American Revolution as a member of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. He was also a member of the Boston Committee of Correspondence, which organized resistance against British rule.

Thomas Hichborn, born in 1791 in Boston, was a prominent lawyer and served as the Attorney General of Massachusetts from 1832 to 1843. He was also involved in the establishment of the Boston Law School, now part of Boston University.

While the HICHBORN surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other English-speaking countries. However, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, reflecting the rich history and linguistic influences that have shaped English surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hichborn

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

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

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