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

Hyter, 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 Hyter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hyter in America

Hyter is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hyter surname appeared 303 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 Hyter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hyter 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 Hyter

The surname Hyter is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. This name is derived from the Old English word "hyt," which means a small dwelling or hut. As such, it is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived in a small or humble abode.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hyter can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a William Hyter was mentioned in 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the Hertfordshire County Records, which mention a John Hyter in 1623. Additionally, the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642 list a Thomas Hyter from the village of Chilton in Buckinghamshire.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Hyter was Robert Hyter, born in 1560 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Deddington during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another notable figure with this surname was Sir Henry Hyter (1625-1698), a successful merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1683. He was knighted by King Charles II for his contributions to the city's trade and commerce.

In the 18th century, the Hyter family had established itself in various parts of England, including Lincolnshire, where John Hyter (1712-1788) was a respected farmer and landowner in the village of Harmston.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Hyter was Captain William Hyter (1760-1837), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several notable battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Another notable Hyter was Elizabeth Hyter (1820-1895), a prominent writer and activist from Yorkshire, England. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education and published several influential works during the Victorian era.

While the surname Hyter is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the humble dwellings of medieval England, and it has since become a name associated with various professions and accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hyter

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

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

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