Hemstead Surname
Approximately 224 people bear this surname
Hemstead Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Hempstead,' a parish in Norfolk.
Reginald de Henestede, Norfolk, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Ranulf de Hemsted, Norfolk, ibid.
John de Hemsted, Norfolk, ibid.
Hamo de Hemstede, Norfolk, Henry III-Edward I: Testa de Nevill, sive Liber Feodorum, temp.
Read More About This SurnameHemstead Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 114 | 1:3,179,464 | 183,182 |
| England | 74 | 1:752,947 | 41,527 |
| Canada | 33 | 1:1,116,533 | 81,834 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 67 | 1:363,811 | 22,769 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 105 | 1:478,273 | 34,042 |
Hemstead Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Hempstead,' a parish in Norfolk.
Reginald de Henestede, Norfolk, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Ranulf de Hemsted, Norfolk, ibid.
John de Hemsted, Norfolk, ibid.
Hamo de Hemstede, Norfolk, Henry III-Edward I: Testa de Nevill, sive Liber Feodorum, temp. Henry III-Edward I.
A manor in Framfield, co. Sussex, which had owners of the same name in the XIII cent.
From Hempstead; a location name in Essex, Gloucestershire.
Hemstead Demographics
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Hemstead Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Hemstead Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Hemstead occurs in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can appear as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Hemstead? popularity and diffusion
It is the 1,095,216th most commonly held last name worldwide It is held by around 1 in 32,533,687 people. The surname is primarily found in The Americas, where 66 percent of Hemstead are found; 66 percent are found in North America and 66 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
The last name Hemstead is most frequently occurring in The United States, where it is held by 114 people, or 1 in 3,179,464. In The United States it is most frequent in: Oregon, where 18 percent reside, Washington, where 17 percent reside and Wisconsin, where 12 percent reside. Besides The United States it exists in 4 countries. It is also common in England, where 33 percent reside and Canada, where 15 percent reside.
Hemstead Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Hemstead has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Hemstead surname expanded 109 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it expanded 110 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Hemstead Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Hemstead surname are 2.33% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 55.56% registered with the party.
The amount Hemstead earn in different countries varies notably. In United States they earn 26.65% less than the national average, earning $31,650 USD per year and in Canada they earn 4.37% less than the national average, earning $47,514 CAD per year.
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