UK surname
A locational surname likely referring to someone from a place called Henthorne.
In the 1881 census there were 39 people recorded with the Henthorne surname, ranking it #28,137 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 62, ranked #34,227, down from #28,137 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Eccles and Prescot. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Henthorne is 122 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 59.0%.
1881 census count
39
Ranked #28,137
Modern count
62
2016, ranked #34,227
Peak year
1911
122 bearers
Map years
2
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Henthorne surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Henthorne surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 14 | #30,790 |
| 1861 | historical | 23 | #31,039 |
| 1881 | historical | 39 | #28,137 |
| 1891 | historical | 110 | #22,557 |
| 1901 | historical | 68 | #26,598 |
| 1911 | historical | 122 | #20,245 |
| 1997 | modern | 94 | #27,781 |
| 1998 | modern | 96 | #28,188 |
| 1999 | modern | 91 | #28,937 |
| 2000 | modern | 91 | #28,952 |
| 2001 | modern | 93 | #28,382 |
| 2002 | modern | 92 | #29,040 |
| 2003 | modern | 88 | #29,506 |
| 2004 | modern | 83 | #30,352 |
| 2005 | modern | 78 | #31,058 |
| 2006 | modern | 83 | #30,808 |
| 2007 | modern | 82 | #31,295 |
| 2008 | modern | 80 | #31,833 |
| 2009 | modern | 81 | #32,172 |
| 2010 | modern | 77 | #32,927 |
| 2011 | modern | 78 | #32,819 |
| 2012 | modern | 73 | #33,431 |
| 2013 | modern | 70 | #33,753 |
| 2014 | modern | 62 | #34,281 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 62 | #34,227 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Eccles, Prescot and Prestwich. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 3 | Prescot | Lancashire |
| 4 | Prestwich | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Henthorne surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Henthorne, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Henthorne surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Henthorne household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Henthorne is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Henthorne is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Henthorne, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HENTHORNE has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "henn" meaning hen or chicken, and "thorn," referring to a thorn bush or hedge. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a thorn hedge where chickens were kept.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records from the county of Hertfordshire, where it was spelled in various forms such as "Henthorn" and "Henthorne." One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Roger Henthorn, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire in 1273.
The HENTHORNE surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1327, where it is recorded as "Henethorne." This suggests that the name had spread to neighboring counties by the 14th century.
During the Tudor period, the name HENTHORNE was found in the parish records of several villages in Hertfordshire, including Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth. Notable individuals from this time include John Henthorne, who was born in Bishops Stortford in 1541, and William Henthorne, born in Sawbridgeworth in 1578.
In the 17th century, the HENTHORNE surname made its way to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Henthorne, a merchant from York who was involved in the wool trade and lived from 1620 to 1687.
As the name spread across England, it also evolved into various spellings, such as "Henthorn," "Henthorn," and "Henthorn." In the 18th century, a prominent figure named John Henthorn (1725-1798) was a wealthy landowner and justice of the peace in Lincolnshire.
During the 19th century, several HENTHORNE families immigrated to the United States and Canada, carrying the name to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of James Henthorne, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1842.
While not a particularly common surname, the name HENTHORNE has left its mark throughout the centuries, with bearers scattered across various regions of England and eventually reaching North America.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Henthorne surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 30 Henthornes recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.65x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 30 | 6.65x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 1.33x |
| Surrey | 4 | 2.16x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Butterworth in Lancashire leads with 15 Henthornes recorded in 1881 and an index of 1363.64x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Butterworth | 15 | 1363.64x |
| Sutton | 6 | 397.35x |
| Crompton | 5 | 387.60x |
| Clapham | 4 | 84.03x |
| Barnsley | 3 | 77.12x |
| Broughton In Salford | 2 | 48.43x |
| Hipperholme Cum | 2 | 120.48x |
| Wardleworth | 2 | 77.52x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Henthorne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Henthorne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 39 people were recorded with the Henthorne surname. That placed it at #28,137 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 62 in 2016. That gives Henthorne a modern rank of #34,227.
A locational surname likely referring to someone from a place called Henthorne.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Henthorne bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.