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

Hornes, 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 Hornes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hornes in America

Hornes is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hornes surname appeared 325 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 Hornes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hornes 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 Hornes

The surname Hornes has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "horne," which means "horn" or "horn-maker." This suggests that the name may have been originally an occupational surname for someone who worked with horns or made horn-related products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Roger Horne in Oxfordshire. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a man named William de Horne is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex, showing the name's association with that county. The "de" prefix suggests that he may have hailed from a place called Horne or a similar-sounding location.

By the 14th century, the surname had started to appear in various spellings, such as Horne, Hornes, and Hornys. This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

One notable bearer of the Hornes surname was Robert Horne (c. 1513-1579), an English Protestant bishop and religious writer who played a significant role in the English Reformation. He was appointed Bishop of Winchester in 1560 and was known for his support of the Church of England's reforms.

Another notable figure was George Horne (1730-1792), an English clergyman and writer who served as the President of Magdalen College, Oxford. He was known for his scholarly works, including a commentary on the Psalms.

In the 19th century, the Hornes surname gained further prominence with the birth of Charles F. Horne (1870-1942), an American lawyer and writer who was widely known for his works on literature and history. He authored several books, including "The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East" and "The Great Events by Famous Historians."

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Horne (1865-1914), a British geologist and mineralogist who made significant contributions to the study of crystallography and the classification of minerals.

Thomas Hartwell Horne (1780-1862) was an English bibliographer and theologian who authored several influential works, including "An Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures."

While the Hornes surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, as a result of migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hornes

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

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

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