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

Hitson, 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 Hitson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hitson in America

Hitson is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hitson surname appeared 605 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 Hitson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hitson 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 Hitson

The surname Hitson originated in England during the late medieval period, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hyd" or "hyde," meaning a measure of land, and "tun," meaning a farm or settlement. This suggests that the name was likely associated with someone who lived or worked on a small plot of land or a farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hitson can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a certain Robert Hitson is mentioned as a resident of the village of Keighley. Another early reference comes from the Lancashire Wills and Inventories of 1548, which includes the name John Hitson from the town of Colne.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, various spellings of the name appeared in different historical records, such as Hytson, Hyttson, and Hittson. This variation in spelling was common during this time period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Hitson was William Hitson (1642-1715), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Whitton in Lincolnshire. He was known for his work "The Singular Case and Deplorable Death of Thomas Hitton" (1689), which detailed the life and tragic demise of a local man.

Another significant individual with the surname Hitson was Mary Hitson (1768-1848), a renowned painter from Yorkshire who specialized in portraiture and landscape paintings. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and gained widespread recognition during her lifetime.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hitson name was also associated with several notable figures in the field of education. One such individual was John Hitson (1792-1867), a schoolmaster and author from Lancashire who published several educational textbooks, including "Hitson's Primer" and "Hitson's English Grammar."

In more recent times, the surname Hitson has been carried by individuals like Henry Hitson (1903-1988), a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and seascapes, and Sarah Hitson (born 1964), an American author and playwright whose works explore themes of family, identity, and cultural heritage.

While the surname Hitson may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, its rich history and geographic origins provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hitson

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

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

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