Explore the Family Name Hawksworth
The meaning of Hawksworth
English: habitational name from either of two places called Hawksworth (Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire). The Yorkshire placename derives from the Old English personal name Hafoc (genitive Hafoces) + Old English worth ‘enclosure’, while the Nottinghamshire placename probably comes from the Old English personal name Hōc (genitive Hōces) + Old English worth; the form of the placename appears to have been altered under influence from Middle English hauk ‘hawk’. Compare Hawk 3 and Hawksley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hawksworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hawksworth saw a gradual increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,556 in popularity with a count of 362 occurrences, equating to approximately 0.13 individuals per 100,000 bearing the name. Over the following decade, the rank improved to 51,830 and the count increased by 10.77% to 401, raising the proportion per 100,000 to 0.14 - an overall improvement of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #51,830 | 3.22% |
| Count | 362 | 401 | 10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hawksworth
With regards to ethnicity, again according to Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Hawksworth identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, representing 93.37% and 93.27% respectively. However, there were also minor increases in those identifying as two or more races and Black ethnicities over these years, from 1.66% to 1.75%. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity group experienced a decrease, dropping to 1.25% in 2010 from 1.66% in 2000. Interestingly, the Hispanic identity emerged in 2010, accounting for 2% of the total, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 93.27% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.42% |
| Black | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 1.25% | -24.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |