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

Hovenden, 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 Hovenden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hovenden in America

Hovenden is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hovenden surname appeared 119 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 Hovenden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hovenden 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 Hovenden

The surname Hovenden is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "hof" meaning a dwelling or homestead, and "dene" referring to a valley or hollow. It is believed to have originated in the 11th century in Kent, England, where it was initially used to identify someone who lived in or near a small valley or hollow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hovenden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England and parts of Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Hovendene", referring to a place in Kent.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the surname Hovenden began to spread across other parts of southern England, particularly in Sussex and Hampshire. Historical records from this period show variations in the spelling, including "Hovendene", "Hovenden", and "Hovendyn".

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Hovenden was Robert Hovenden, who served as a Member of Parliament for Rye in 1339. Another individual of significance was John Hovenden, born around 1450 in Kent, who was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry.

The 16th century saw the emergence of Thomas Hovenden, born in 1556 in Croydon, Surrey. He was a renowned clergyman and author, best known for his work "A Briefe and Excellent Treatise, Containing Many Grounds of Consolation for Such as Are Afflicted in Mind or Body".

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Robert Hovenden, born in 1768 in Kent. He was a respected lawyer and served as a Member of Parliament for Sandwich from 1796 to 1802.

Another influential figure was Sir Benjamin Hovenden, born in 1801 in Kent. He was a highly regarded naval officer and served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Station from 1857 to 1860.

Throughout its history, the surname Hovenden has been strongly associated with Kent and the surrounding areas of southern England, although it has spread to other parts of the country and beyond over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hovenden

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

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

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