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

Horsey, 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 Horsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horsey in America

Horsey is the 18648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horsey surname appeared 1,475 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 Horsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horsey 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 Horsey

The surname Horsey originated in England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hors" and "ey," which together translate to "horse" and "island," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived on an island or area known for horses or horse breeding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Horsey name can be found in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "de Horsey," indicating a connection to a specific location or estate.

During the medieval period, the Horsey family held lands and properties in various parts of England, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. The name is associated with the village of Horsey, located in Norfolk, which likely served as the ancestral home for some Horsey families.

Notable individuals bearing the Horsey surname include Sir John Horsey (c. 1486-1544), a prominent English politician and courtier during the reign of Henry VIII. He served as a Member of Parliament and held influential positions within the King's court.

Another notable figure was Sir Jasper Horsey (c. 1573-1638), an English traveler and diplomat who served as an ambassador to Russia in the early 17th century. His detailed accounts of his experiences in Russia provide valuable insights into the culture and politics of that era.

In the 18th century, Samuel Horsey (1734-1808) was a prominent Anglican clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of St. Albans. He is remembered for his contributions to religious literature and his role within the Church of England.

Moving into the 19th century, Edward Norris Horsey (1808-1883) was a British naval officer and explorer who participated in several Arctic expeditions. He is particularly known for his role in the search for Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to the Northwest Passage.

Another notable figure from this period was Admiral Sir Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey (1825-1922), a British naval officer and member of the Horsey family. He served in various capacities during his long naval career, including as the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Station.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and contributions of individuals bearing the Horsey surname, spanning various fields such as politics, diplomacy, religion, exploration, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horsey

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

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

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