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

Hundred, 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 Hundred surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Hundred in America

Hundred is the 131366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hundred surname appeared 119 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hundred.

The history of the last name Hundred

The surname Hundred traces its origins back to medieval England, specifically from the Anglo-Saxon period. The name is believed to be toponymic, originating from the Old English term "hundred," which referred to a subdivision of a county or shire. The hundred was an administrative unit used in England and parts of Wales, Denmark, and Germany. Its meaning stems from the notion of an area that could provide a hundred men under arms or support a hundred households. This term itself comes from the Old English "hund" (hundred) and "red" (council, jurisdiction).

Early records point to Hundred appearing in various forms in ancient manuscripts. In the Domesday Book of 1086, an extensive survey conducted by order of William the Conqueror, several regions called hundreds are mentioned, although the use as a surname is less certain within this document. Documentation becomes clearer during the 13th and 14th centuries when surnames were becoming hereditary and more systematically recorded.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Hundred appears in parish records from the late 1200s. One such individual was John Hundred, who was documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records that often listed names for assessment purposes, providing a glimpse into the populace of medieval England.

A significant historical figure with the surname was Robert Hundred, a landholder mentioned in the 1327 Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. These rolls were part of the royal taxation system, and Robert's mention suggests he was reasonably prosperous and an established member of his community. He contributed to the funding of the conflicts between Edward III and Scotland, highlighting his role during the period's turbulent conflicts.

In the early 15th century, another notable bearer of the surname was William Hundred, recorded in the London Assize of Nuisance documents in 1422. These records highlight disputes over property and land use within the city, indicating that William was likely involved in urban trade or held property in London.

Moving forward to the mid-16th century, Elizabeth Hundred was documented in the parish records of St. Mary's Church, Hertfordshire, in 1543. These parish records often included births, marriages, and deaths, and Elizabeth's recorded events provide personal context to the otherwise administrative role of earlier records.

Another significant individual was Thomas Hundred, a yeoman from Kent, whose will was recorded in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury in 1612. This court dealt with testamentary matters, and Thomas’s will, leaving detailed bequests, indicates some wealth and standing within his locale.

The surname Hundred, though not extremely common, offers insight into the early administrative and social structures of medieval England. The durability of the name across several centuries and records suggests it held a notable presence, often connected with landholding, taxes, and property. The historical bearers of the name provide a snapshot into the evolving communities of medieval and early modern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hundred

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hundred 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.

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

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