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

Hishaw, 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 Hishaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hishaw in America

Hishaw is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hishaw surname appeared 109 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 Hishaw.

The history of the last name Hishaw

The surname Hishaw has its origins in England, where it first appeared during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hig" meaning hay, and "sceaga" meaning small wood or copse, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a wooded area used for grazing livestock or gathering hay.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where it is spelled "Hishawe." This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage in the late 12th century.

The Hishaw surname is also mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This suggests that the name had become well-established in various parts of England by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Hishagh" and "Hisshawe" in various county records and tax rolls. This variation in spelling was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

Notable individuals bearing the Hishaw surname include William Hishaw (1570-1645), a landowner and member of the gentry in Staffordshire, and John Hishaw (1612-1679), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London.

Another significant figure was Thomas Hishaw (1683-1761), a clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He published several religious works and was known for his sermons.

In the 18th century, the Hishaw family had established themselves as landowners and gentry in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Lincolnshire. Notable members of this period include Robert Hishaw (1712-1789), a wealthy landowner and justice of the peace in Warwickshire, and Elizabeth Hishaw (1745-1823), a philanthropist and benefactor of several charitable organizations in Staffordshire.

The name Hishaw has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Hishaw Farm in Staffordshire and Hishaw Green in Cheshire, further solidifying its connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hishaw

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

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 Hishaw 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.

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

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