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

Honie, 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 Honie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honie in America

Honie is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honie surname appeared 136 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 Honie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honie 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 Honie

The surname "HONIE" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hunie," which means honey, suggesting a connection to beekeeping or honey production.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. The surname "HONIE" likely referred to someone who was involved in the production or trade of honey, a valuable commodity at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1199, where a certain William Honie is mentioned as a landowner. This document provides evidence of the surname's existence in the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Hony" and "Honye." These variations were common due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. For example, in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, a John Hony is listed as a taxpayer.

The surname "HONIE" has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was William Honie, a merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several trade records from the city, indicating his involvement in commerce.

Another noteworthy figure was John Honie, a clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick from 1567 to 1586. His name appears in church records and local historical documents from the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, Thomas Honie (1615-1678) was a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in England. He is mentioned in legal records and historical accounts of the time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a certain Samuel Honie (1725-1792) was a renowned clockmaker from London. His clocks were highly sought after, and some of his works can still be found in museums and private collections.

Finally, in the 19th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Emily Honie (1845-1912), a pioneering female author and journalist from Yorkshire. She wrote several novels and contributed articles to various publications, making her a significant figure in the literary circles of her time.

While the surname "HONIE" may not be as common today, its history spans centuries and is deeply rooted in the annals of English history, with connections to various occupations, locations, and noteworthy individuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honie

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

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

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