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

Hunnicutt, 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 Hunnicutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hunnicutt in America

Hunnicutt is the 7130th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hunnicutt surname appeared 4,690 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hunnicutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hunnicutt 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 Hunnicutt

The surname Hunnicutt has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hunig" meaning honey, and "cot" referring to a small dwelling or cottage. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a cottage where honey was produced or sold.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, which lists a Roger de Honycote. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hunycote, Honycote, and Hunnycott, in records from counties like Warwickshire and Worcestershire. These records indicate that the name was relatively widespread across the Midlands region of England during this period.

The Hunnicutt surname has a notable connection to the village of Honington, located in Warwickshire. Historical documents from the 14th century refer to individuals bearing the name Honycote or Hunycote who were residents of this village.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was John Hunycote, who was born around 1320 in Warwickshire. He was a landowner and farmer, and his name appears in local tax records from the mid-14th century.

Another notable figure was William Hunnicutt, born in 1488 in Worcestershire. He was a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, a prestigious guild in London.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name began to solidify into its modern form of Hunnicutt. During this period, the name is found in parish records from various counties, including Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.

One individual of note was Thomas Hunnicutt, born in 1542 in Warwickshire. He was a scholar and author, known for his work on English grammar and rhetoric.

In the 17th century, the name spread beyond England as some Hunnicutts emigrated to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname in the colonies was John Hunnicutt, who was born in 1632 in Virginia.

Throughout its history, the Hunnicutt surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, scholars, and tradesmen. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the genealogical records of England and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hunnicutt

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

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

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