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

Hurndon, 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 Hurndon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hurndon in America

Hurndon is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hurndon surname appeared 199 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 Hurndon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hurndon 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 Hurndon

The surname HURNDON is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, specifically a locality or hamlet bearing a similar moniker. One plausible theory suggests that the name is derived from the Old English words "hyrne" and "dun," which translate to "corner" and "hill" respectively, indicating that the name may have referred to a settlement situated on a corner of a hill.

During the 13th century, records show variations of the name HURNDON appearing in various official documents and charters. For instance, the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1275 make reference to a "Robert de Hurnedun," suggesting the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name HURNDON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1188, where a "Roger de Hurndun" is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region during the 12th century.

Notably, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname HURNDON. However, it is possible that the name may have evolved from place names or locations mentioned in the survey.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname HURNDON. One such figure is Sir John HURNDON (1452-1523), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Leicestershire. Another is William HURNDON (1620-1692), a Puritan settler who immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century and became a respected figure in the community.

In the realm of literature, a lesser-known author named Elizabeth HURNDON (1781-1856) gained recognition for her collection of poems and short stories in the early 19th century. Additionally, the name HURNDON has been associated with the field of science, with the botanist Thomas HURNDON (1827-1901) making significant contributions to the study of plant life during the Victorian era.

Furthermore, records from the 16th century indicate the presence of a family bearing the name HURNDON in the county of Derbyshire. This lineage can be traced back to a certain Richard HURNDON, who lived in the village of Hathersage in the late 1500s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hurndon

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

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

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