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

Horrell, 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 Horrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horrell in America

Horrell is the 12662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horrell surname appeared 2,441 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 Horrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horrell 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 Horrell

The surname Horrell has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. This name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "horu" and "hyll," which collectively translate to "hill of dirt or mud." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or on a muddy hill.

The name can be traced back to various counties in England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. One of the earliest documented references to the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it is recorded as "Horhull."

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Horhull," "Horhyll," and "Horell," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. The Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332 mention a "Johannes Horhull," while the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1380 list a "Willelmus Horhulle."

One notable early bearer of the name was John Horrell, a landowner from Oxfordshire who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines records for the county in 1428. Another early reference is found in the Inquisitiones Post Mortem for Gloucestershire from 1436, which mentions a "Thomas Horell."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the name stabilized closer to its modern form. The Parish Registers of Warwickshire from 1558 mention a "William Horrell," while the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1624 list a "Johannes Horrell."

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Horrell. One example is Sir John Horrell (1565-1622), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in the early 17th century. Another is William Horrell (1678-1747), an English clergyman and author who published works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, Thomas Horrell (1727-1795) was a renowned English clockmaker from London, known for his innovative designs and high-quality timepieces. Towards the end of the century, John Horrell (1770-1828) was an English artist and portrait painter, recognized for his works depicting prominent figures of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Charles Horrell (1809-1882) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal College of Surgeons and the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horrell

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

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

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