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

Hithe, 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 Hithe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hithe in America

Hithe is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hithe surname appeared 122 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 Hithe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hithe 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 Hithe

The surname Hithe has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hythe," which referred to a small port, haven, or landing place. This suggests that the name likely originated among individuals who lived near or worked in a small port or harbor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Hithe can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 mention a Robert de la Hithe in Oxfordshire. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296 also list a Henry atte Hythe.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are references to several place names containing the word "hythe." These include Hithe in Kent, Hythe in Hampshire, and Hythe in Gloucestershire, among others. It is possible that the surname Hithe may have originated from individuals associated with these locations.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Hithe include:

1. John Hithe (c. 1330-1399), an English philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics.
2. William Hithe (c. 1410-1478), a merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 15th century.
3. Alice Hithe (c. 1520-1590), a prominent landowner and benefactor in Kent during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
4. Thomas Hithe (1625-1687), a Puritan minister and author who was active during the English Civil War.
5. Samuel Hithe (1770-1845), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars.

While the surname Hithe is relatively uncommon today, its historical roots can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, where it was likely associated with coastal settlements and maritime activities. The name's enduring presence in historical records and its connection to various notable figures reflect its long-standing heritage and significance within English nomenclature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hithe

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

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

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