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

Honorable, 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 Honorable surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honorable in America

Honorable is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honorable surname appeared 228 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 Honorable.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honorable 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 Honorable

The surname "Honorable" has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "honorable," which means "worthy of honor or esteem." The name was likely given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were held in high regard or considered respectable members of society.

During the medieval period, the name "Honorable" was often associated with nobility or individuals of high social standing. It may have been used as a title or honorific before later becoming a hereditary surname. Some early records suggest that the name was adopted by families who held positions of authority or had earned respect through their deeds or achievements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Honorable" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the 13th century, where a certain "William le Honorable" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, which references a "John Honorable" from the village of Meldreth. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England and was being used by families of varying social status.

A notable bearer of the "Honorable" surname was Sir John Honorable (c. 1450-1516), a member of the English gentry and a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Henry VII and was knighted for his services.

Another historical figure with the surname "Honorable" was Sir Thomas Honorable (1562-1641), an English lawyer and judge who served as a Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Charles I. He was known for his legal expertise and his role in upholding the rights of the monarchy during the turbulent times of the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the name "Honorable" was also found in various parish records and legal documents, suggesting its continued use across different regions of England. One example is the marriage record of William Honorable and Mary Stevenson in the parish of St. Mary's, Nottingham, in 1685.

Throughout history, the surname "Honorable" has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting its association with respect, dignity, and social standing. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the concept of honor and esteem.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honorable

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

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

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