Explore the Family Name Hatchard
The meaning of Hatchard
English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Acard, Achart, Echard, from ancient Germanic Agihard, from agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy, brave’. The initial H- is prosthetic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hatchard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hatchard has experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 103,706 and this improved to 96,368 in 2010, a positive change of 7.08%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew by 18.13% over the same period, from 160 to 189. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #96,368 | 7.08% |
| Count | 160 | 189 | 18.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatchard
The ethnicity breakdown of the Hatchard surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes over the decade. Those identifying as white remain the majority, with a slight decrease from 85.00% in 2000 to 84.66% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 35.14%, to make up 4.23% of those with the Hatchard name. Hispanic representation fell sharply, dropping by 38.52% to 4.23%. The percentage of Hatchard surname bearers who identify as Black rose slightly, from 3.13% to 3.70%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85% | 84.66% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 4.23% | 35.14% |
| Hispanic | 6.88% | 4.23% | -38.52% |
| Black | 3.13% | 3.7% | 18.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |