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

Hoad, 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 Hoad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoad in America

Hoad is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoad surname appeared 408 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 Hoad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoad 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 Hoad

The surname HOAD is of English origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from a topographic name referring to a person who lived near a hoard or small hill. The name is derived from the Old English word "hoh," meaning a heel or ridge.

In the early 13th century, records show the name spelled as "de la Hode" in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1227. This spelling suggests a connection to a specific location or place name involving a hoard or hill. Over time, the name evolved into its modern form, HOAD.

One of the earliest known references to the HOAD surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is recorded as "Hode." This document was a survey of landholders and their holdings, providing valuable insight into the distribution of surnames during that era.

The HOAD name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is listed as "Hod." These rolls were tax records that documented individuals who were required to contribute to the king's finances, further solidifying the presence of the HOAD surname in various parts of England.

Notable individuals with the HOAD surname throughout history include:

1. William Hoad (1515-1578), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Taunton in Somerset during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Robert Hoad (1660-1734), a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

3. Sarah Hoad (1728-1798), a respected midwife and herbalist in the village of Wiltshire, renowned for her expertise in natural remedies and childbirth practices.

4. John Hoad (1805-1873), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent maritime author.

5. William Hoad (1879-1942), an English cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club and represented England in several Test matches during the early 20th century.

While the HOAD surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement, with families bearing this name found in various countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoad

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

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

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