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

Highter, 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 Highter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Highter in America

Highter is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Highter surname appeared 116 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 Highter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Highter 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 Highter

The surname "HIGHTER" is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hih," meaning "high," and was likely a descriptive name given to someone who lived in an elevated area or on a hill.

The earliest recorded mention of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a certain William Highter is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name such as "Highter," "Highter," and "Highter" began to appear in various historical records and documents across different parts of England, including the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire.

One notable individual bearing the name was John Highter, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 15th century. He was recorded as being involved in several trade agreements and business dealings with other European countries.

In the 16th century, the name "HIGHTER" gained further recognition when Robert Highter, a scholar and author, published several works on philosophy and theology. He was born in 1522 in Oxfordshire and is known for his treatise on the nature of the soul, titled "De Anima."

Another significant figure with this surname was Sir William Highter, who served as a member of parliament for the county of Hertfordshire in the late 17th century. He played a role in the debates surrounding the English Civil War and was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.

During the 18th century, the name "HIGHTER" was linked to several notable families in various parts of England, including the Highters of Devonshire and the Highters of Yorkshire. These families were often associated with landed gentry and had ties to various estates and manors in their respective regions.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the surname "HIGHTER" was the poet and essayist, Elizabeth Highter, who lived during the early 19th century. Her collection of poems, titled "Musings of the Heart," was widely acclaimed and praised for its vivid imagery and emotional depth.

Despite its English origins, the surname "HIGHTER" has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and immigration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical records and notable figures mentioned above, solidifying its place in the annals of English surname history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Highter

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

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

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