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

Hutchcroft, 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 Hutchcroft surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hutchcroft in America

Hutchcroft is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hutchcroft surname appeared 239 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 Hutchcroft.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hutchcroft 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 Hutchcroft

The surname HUTCHCROFT is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hoc," meaning hook, and "croft," referring to a small enclosed field or meadow. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a hooked-shaped piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a Robert Hockcroft was mentioned in 1275. The name appeared with various spellings, such as Hockcrofte and Hokcroft, reflecting the evolution of the English language over time.

In the 14th century, the name HUTCHCROFT appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, where a John Hokcroft was listed in 1332. This historical record suggests that the name had spread to different regions of England during this period.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England compiled in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname HUTCHCROFT. However, it does mention several places with names similar to the latter part of the surname, such as Crofton and Croft, indicating the prevalence of the word "croft" in place names.

During the 16th century, the name HUTCHCROFT gained prominence with the birth of Sir John Hutchcroft (1511-1578), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament. He played a significant role in the governance of Worcestershire and left a lasting legacy in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname HUTCHCROFT was Robert Hutchcroft (1650-1718), an English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick and published several theological works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name was associated with the renowned painter Thomas Hutchcroft (1726-1799). Born in Nottinghamshire, he gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture, with his works being exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts.

The 19th century saw the birth of William Hutchcroft (1842-1919), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the development of the town of Doncaster and was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations.

Lastly, Albert Hutchcroft (1888-1966) was a notable English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in the early 20th century. He was a skilled all-rounder and represented his county in numerous matches during his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hutchcroft

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

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

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