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

Honeycutt, 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 Honeycutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honeycutt in America

Honeycutt is the 2192nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honeycutt surname appeared 16,587 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Honeycutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honeycutt 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 Honeycutt

The surname Honeycutt is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a habitational name, referring to someone who lived near a honey-producing area or a place where bees were kept. The name is derived from the Old English words "hunan" meaning honey and "cot" meaning a small cottage or dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Honeycutt surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Hunnecote." This suggests that the name was already established in various spellings by the 14th century. Another early appearance is in the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire from 1665, where it is spelled as "Hunnicott."

While the Honeycutt surname does not appear in the Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086, it is possible that the name emerged after this period as a result of the Norman conquest and the subsequent changes in language and naming conventions.

One notable individual bearing the Honeycutt surname was John Honeycutt, who was born in 1642 in Somerset, England. He later emigrated to the American colonies and settled in Virginia, where he became a prominent landowner and farmer.

Another Honeycutt of historical significance was William Honeycutt (1765-1838), a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in North Carolina and later served as a militia captain during the war, participating in several battles against the British forces.

In the 19th century, Thomas Honeycutt (1825-1901) was a prominent figure in the agricultural community of North Carolina. He was a successful farmer and landowner, known for his innovative farming techniques and his contributions to the development of the state's agricultural industry.

Elijah Honeycutt (1878-1956) was a noted educator and school administrator in Tennessee. He played a significant role in improving the quality of education in rural areas and advocating for better educational opportunities for underprivileged students.

Lastly, Emily Honeycutt (1907-1985) was a renowned artist from Texas, known for her vibrant landscape paintings and her depictions of the American Southwest. Her works have been exhibited in several galleries and museums across the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honeycutt

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

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

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