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

Honey, 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 Honey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honey in America

Honey is the 10897th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honey surname appeared 2,923 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Honey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honey 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 Honey

The surname HONEY has its origins in England, with records dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "huni," which means "honey." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who collected or sold honey, or perhaps even someone with a sweet disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HONEY can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mentions a William Honey. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, and their inclusion of this name provides valuable historical evidence of its existence at that time.

In the 13th century, the HONEY surname appeared in several other records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which listed a Simon Honey. The Hundred Rolls were a survey conducted by the English Crown to assess the holdings of landowners throughout the country.

During the 14th century, the HONEY name appeared in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, which recorded a John Honey. This tax was levied on all individuals over the age of 14, making it a valuable resource for tracing the distribution of surnames during that period.

One notable bearer of the HONEY surname was Thomas Honey, a English clergyman and academic who lived from 1545 to 1624. He served as the President of Magdalen College, Oxford, and was known for his work in theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the HONEY name appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a Robert Honey was baptized in 1632. These parish records provide invaluable insights into the lives of ordinary people during that era.

Another significant figure with the HONEY surname was William Honey, a British architect and surveyor who lived from 1736 to 1811. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the London Docks and the Old Bailey courthouses.

The HONEY surname also had a presence in Scotland, with records from the 16th century mentioning a family by the name of Honyman, which is believed to be a variation of HONEY. One notable member of this family was Andrew Honyman, a Scottish minister and theologian who lived from 1619 to 1676.

As the HONEY surname spread across England and Scotland, it also saw variations in spelling, such as Honney, Honiey, and Hunnee. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record-keepers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honey

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

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

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