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

Hitchman, 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 Hitchman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hitchman in America

Hitchman is the 37391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hitchman surname appeared 596 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 Hitchman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hitchman 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 Hitchman

The surname Hitchman is of English origin, deriving from the occupational name "hitch," which referred to a maker of hitches or latches for doors and gates. The name can be traced back to the early 13th century in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Hitchman can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a certain John Hycheman is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, reflecting the changes in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

During the late 14th century, the surname appeared in various records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Thomas Hycheman was listed in 1379. This suggests that the name had already spread to different parts of the country by that time.

In the 15th century, the Hitchman surname continued to be documented in various historical records. For instance, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1436 mention a John Hychman, further reinforcing the presence of the name in different regions of England.

One notable individual bearing the Hitchman surname was William Hitchman, a member of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers in London, who was born around 1530 and died in 1598. He was a prominent figure in the glazing trade and contributed to the construction and maintenance of several notable buildings during the Elizabethan era.

Another significant figure was Sir Robert Hitchman, a Member of Parliament for Malmesbury in Wiltshire, who lived from 1597 to 1653. He played an active role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

In the 18th century, the Hitchman surname continued to be found in various records. For instance, the Archdeaconry Court Records of Buckinghamshire from 1706 mention a Thomas Hitchman, indicating the presence of the name in that region.

One notable individual from this period was John Hitchman, a renowned engraver and cartographer born in 1733 in London. He is best known for his detailed and accurate maps of various counties in England, which were widely used during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, the Hitchman surname remained prevalent in various parts of England. William Hitchman, born in 1809 in Gloucestershire, was a prominent figure in the textile industry and played a significant role in the development of mechanized weaving techniques.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the Hitchman surname in England, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hitchman

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

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

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