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

Hyre, 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 Hyre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hyre in America

Hyre is the 23899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hyre surname appeared 1,056 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 Hyre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hyre 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 Hyre

The surname Hyre originated in the region of northern Germany in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "hure," which referred to a hired hand or servant. The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who worked as hired laborers or servants for wealthy landowners or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hyre can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval manuscripts and documents from the region of Saxony, dated around 1230. The name appears as "Hure," which was a common spelling variation during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Hyre began to spread beyond northern Germany as people migrated to other parts of Europe. Historical records from this era show variations of the name, such as "Hyre," "Hyre," and "Hyre," in areas like the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.

One notable figure with the surname Hyre was Hans Hyre, a German merchant and trader who lived in the city of Hamburg in the late 15th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and was a prominent member of the local merchant guild.

In the 16th century, the name Hyre appeared in England, likely brought over by German immigrants or traders. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England is found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a "John Hyre" was baptized in 1587.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Hyre was Christoph Hyre, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his intricate engravings and illustrations, many of which depicted religious scenes and biblical stories.

During the 18th century, the name Hyre continued to be found throughout various parts of Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. One notable figure from this time period was Johann Hyre, a German composer and organist who was born in 1745 in the city of Dresden.

As people with the surname Hyre migrated to other parts of the world, the name began to appear in new regions. For example, in the early 19th century, there are records of individuals with the name Hyre living in the United States, likely descendants of German or Dutch immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hyre

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

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

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