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

Hurtt, 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 Hurtt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hurtt in America

Hurtt is the 13922nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hurtt surname appeared 2,169 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 Hurtt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hurtt 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 Hurtt

The surname Hurtt is believed to have originated in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hyrde," which means a herdsman or shepherd. The earliest recorded spelling variations include Hird, Hurd, and Hurde.

One of the earliest references to the name Hurtt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Hurdman" in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the Hurtt family was particularly prominent in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. In the 13th century, records show a John Hurde holding lands in the village of Hurde, near Trowbridge in Wiltshire. This place name may have contributed to the development of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Hurtt include Sir Richard Hurd (1720-1808), an English clergyman and writer who served as Bishop of Worcester. Another prominent figure was Benjamin Hurd (1774-1847), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.

In the 16th century, the name Hurtt appeared in various records across England, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1572, which listed a Thomas Hurde. The Hurtt family also had a presence in the county of Yorkshire, where a William Hurd was recorded in the Wills and Administrations of the Archdeaconry of Richmond in 1619.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hurtt include John Hurd (1651-1708), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Worcester, and Michael Hurd (1928-2006), an English actor and author known for his roles in films and television series.

Throughout its history, the surname Hurtt has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, with many branches of the family still residing in various parts of the country. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the humble occupation of a herdsman or shepherd in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hurtt

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

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

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