UK surname
A diminutive of the surname Hack, derived from a Middle English word meaning "half."
In the 1881 census there were 373 people recorded with the Hacket surname, ranking it #8,380 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 48, ranked #35,004, down from #8,380 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Harborne, Rowley Regis and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hacket is 417 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 87.1%.
1881 census count
373
Ranked #8,380
Modern count
48
2016, ranked #35,004
Peak year
1861
417 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hacket surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hacket surname density by area, 1881 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 | 371 | #6,410 |
| 1861 | historical | 417 | #6,163 |
| 1881 | historical | 373 | #8,380 |
| 1891 | historical | 204 | #14,702 |
| 1901 | historical | 170 | #16,762 |
| 1911 | historical | 59 | #26,914 |
| 1997 | modern | 55 | #32,114 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 53 | #32,746 |
| 2000 | modern | 53 | #32,805 |
| 2001 | modern | 54 | #32,583 |
| 2002 | modern | 53 | #33,021 |
| 2003 | modern | 43 | #33,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 36 | #34,717 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 47 | #34,335 |
| 2007 | modern | 48 | #34,488 |
| 2008 | modern | 50 | #34,521 |
| 2009 | modern | 54 | #34,431 |
| 2010 | modern | 52 | #34,726 |
| 2011 | modern | 51 | #34,751 |
| 2012 | modern | 47 | #34,992 |
| 2013 | modern | 50 | #34,891 |
| 2014 | modern | 49 | #34,991 |
| 2015 | modern | 47 | #35,056 |
| 2016 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Harborne, Rowley Regis, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool. 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 | Harborne | Worcestershire |
| 2 | Rowley Regis | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 4 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hacket 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 Hacket, 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 Hacket surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hacket 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, Hacket 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 Hacket is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hacket, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hacket originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "haca," meaning a hook or a bend, and was likely an occupational name given to a maker of hooks or a person living near a hooked or bent area of land.
Hacket is found in various early records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hachet" and "Hacchet." These entries indicate the presence of individuals bearing this surname in different parts of England, particularly in counties like Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hacket was William Hacket, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1195. Another early reference is John Hacket, who was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273.
The surname Hacket has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Roger Hacket (c. 1430-1509), a wealthy merchant and benefactor from Salisbury, England, who funded the construction of several buildings, including the Hacket Aisle in Salisbury Cathedral.
Sir John Hacket (1592-1670) was an English bishop and religious writer who served as the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry from 1661 until his death. He is known for his work "A Century of Celebrated Preachers," published in 1661.
John Hacket (1610-1676) was an English prelate and writer who served as the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry from 1670 until his death. He wrote several works, including "A Collection of Original Papers and Discourses Concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary."
Thomas Hacket (1591-1670) was an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Down and Connor in Ireland from 1661 until his death. He was known for his support of the Church of England during the English Civil War.
John Hacket (1755-1820) was an English clergyman and author who wrote several works, including "A Scriptural Commentary on the Book of Ruth" and "Lectures on the Book of Acts."
The surname Hacket has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Hacket's Cove in Devon and Hacket's Lane in Gloucestershire, reflecting the presence of individuals bearing this surname in these locations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hacket 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. Staffordshire leads with 63 Hackets recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.10x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire | 63 | 5.10x |
| Lancashire | 45 | 1.04x |
| Middlesex | 34 | 0.93x |
| Aberdeenshire | 33 | 9.74x |
| Lanarkshire | 24 | 2.03x |
| Warwickshire | 21 | 2.28x |
| Surrey | 14 | 0.79x |
| Angus | 12 | 3.54x |
| Nottinghamshire | 12 | 2.43x |
| Leicestershire | 11 | 2.71x |
| Banffshire | 9 | 11.86x |
| Kent | 9 | 0.72x |
| Worcestershire | 9 | 1.88x |
| Midlothian | 8 | 1.63x |
| Northumberland | 7 | 1.29x |
| Glamorgan | 6 | 0.94x |
| Durham | 5 | 0.46x |
| Essex | 5 | 0.69x |
| Shropshire | 5 | 1.58x |
| Somerset | 5 | 0.85x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 0.14x |
| Cumberland | 4 | 1.27x |
| Devon | 4 | 0.53x |
| Ayrshire | 3 | 1.10x |
| Derbyshire | 3 | 0.52x |
| Royal Navy | 3 | 6.88x |
| Sussex | 3 | 0.49x |
| Dunbartonshire | 2 | 2.03x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 0.43x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 0.92x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.12x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 0.24x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 0.72x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.14x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.13x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 1.38x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.17x |
| Perthshire | 1 | 0.61x |
| Wigtownshire | 1 | 2.06x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rowley Regis in Staffordshire leads with 35 Hackets recorded in 1881 and an index of 101.71x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hacket surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 29 |
| Jane | 10 |
| Eliza | 9 |
| Ann | 7 |
| Elizabeth | 7 |
| Harriet | 6 |
| Sarah | 6 |
| Alice | 4 |
| Annie | 4 |
| Emily | 4 |
| Emma | 4 |
| Kate | 4 |
| Charlotte | 3 |
| Ellen | 3 |
| Martha | 3 |
| Catherine | 2 |
| Florence | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Agness | 1 |
| Alexanderena | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Bridget | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Ester | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Georgaina | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Hannie | 1 |
| Hester | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Kuzzia | 1 |
| Letitia | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Mariann | 1 |
| Marie | 1 |
| Maude | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| Nancy | 1 |
| Nora | 1 |
| Pauline | 1 |
| Rhoda | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Selina | 1 |
| Thirza | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hacket surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| William | 16 |
| John | 15 |
| Thomas | 14 |
| James | 9 |
| Edward | 7 |
| Charles | 6 |
| George | 6 |
| Henry | 6 |
| Joseph | 6 |
| Alfred | 5 |
| Samuel | 4 |
| Albert | 3 |
| Arthur | 3 |
| Ernest | 3 |
| Michael | 3 |
| Alexander | 2 |
| David | 2 |
| Adrew | 1 |
| Benjamin | 1 |
| Charley | 1 |
| Christopher | 1 |
| Edwd. | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Falsi | 1 |
| Frank | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| G.A. | 1 |
| Hary | 1 |
| Henery | 1 |
| Jno. | 1 |
| Josiah | 1 |
| Luke | 1 |
| Mathew | 1 |
| Michal | 1 |
| Nathen | 1 |
| Owen | 1 |
| Patrick | 1 |
| Paul | 1 |
| Ragan | 1 |
| Richard | 1 |
| Richd. | 1 |
| Robert | 1 |
| Sidney | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| Thos. | 1 |
| Willie | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Hacket households.
FAQ
In 1881, 373 people were recorded with the Hacket surname. That placed it at #8,380 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 48 in 2016. That gives Hacket a modern rank of #35,004.
A diminutive of the surname Hack, derived from a Middle English word meaning "half."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hacket 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.