UK surname
A variant spelling of the English surname Hackey, itself from the Middle English hakeney, meaning a small type of horse.
In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Hackey surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 11, ranked #37,501, down from #25,133 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Lambeth and St Marylebone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hackey is 293 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 81.7%.
1881 census count
60
Ranked #25,133
Modern count
11
2016, ranked #37,501
Peak year
1861
293 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hackey surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hackey surname density by area, 1891 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 | 85 | #18,940 |
| 1861 | historical | 293 | #8,589 |
| 1881 | historical | 60 | #25,133 |
| 1891 | historical | 111 | #22,421 |
| 1901 | historical | 47 | #28,929 |
| 1911 | historical | 52 | #27,620 |
| 1997 | modern | 30 | #34,701 |
| 1998 | modern | 26 | #35,254 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2001 | modern | 25 | #35,248 |
| 2002 | modern | 25 | #35,428 |
| 2003 | modern | 25 | #35,471 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 18 | #36,332 |
| 2006 | modern | 17 | #36,517 |
| 2007 | modern | 20 | #36,362 |
| 2008 | modern | 22 | #36,281 |
| 2009 | modern | 20 | #36,534 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 13 | #37,191 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 14 | #37,161 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 11 | #37,501 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Lambeth, St Marylebone, Montacute and Halesowen (all except Hunnington, Romsley; partly in Halesowen, Worcestershire). 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 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 2 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Montacute | Somerset |
| 5 | Halesowen (all except Hunnington, Romsley; partly in Halesowen, Worcestershire) | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hackey 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 Hackey, 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 Hackey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hackey 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, Hackey 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 Hackey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hackey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HACKEY is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is likely derived from the Old English word "haecc," which means a gate or a hatch, often referring to a barrier or entrance to a specific area or property. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or was responsible for a gate or hatch.
One of the earliest recorded references to the HACKEY surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1327, where a John Hacckey is listed as a resident of the county. This indicates that the name had already been established in parts of eastern England by the early 14th century.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Hackkey, Hackey, and Hacky, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time period. One notable figure with this surname was William Hackey, a merchant from London who was involved in trade with the Netherlands in the late 1500s.
The HACKEY surname has also been associated with certain place names in England, particularly in the counties of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. For instance, the village of Hockwold cum Wilton, formerly known as Hockwoldhackey, may have some connection to the origin of the surname.
Among the notable individuals with the HACKEY surname throughout history are:
1. Thomas Hackey (1557-1626), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Bedford. 2. John Hackey (1668-1737), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Spanish Succession. 3. Elizabeth Hackey (1723-1801), an English writer and poet known for her collection of poems published in 1780. 4. Robert Hackey (1782-1856), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London during the early 19th century. 5. William Hackey (1815-1892), a prominent industrialist and businessman from Manchester, England, involved in the textile industry.
While the HACKEY surname has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hackey 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 13 Hackeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.87x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 13 | 1.87x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 2.05x |
| Hertfordshire | 6 | 14.88x |
| Oxfordshire | 6 | 16.60x |
| Gloucestershire | 5 | 4.36x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.40x |
| Derbyshire | 3 | 3.27x |
| Durham | 3 | 1.72x |
| Kent | 3 | 1.50x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.77x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.53x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1.27x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.51x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.17x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 7 Hackeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.41x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone London | 7 | 22.41x |
| Broxbourne | 6 | 750.00x |
| Enstone | 6 | 2727.27x |
| Clifton | 5 | 86.21x |
| Kirkdale | 5 | 42.81x |
| Kingston On Thames | 4 | 58.39x |
| Buxton | 3 | 384.62x |
| Everton | 3 | 13.56x |
| Monkwearmouth | 3 | 179.64x |
| St George In East London | 3 | 54.55x |
| Woolwich | 3 | 40.65x |
| Broughton In Salford | 2 | 31.50x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 7.88x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 8.51x |
| Chester St John Baptist | 1 | 43.10x |
| Ecclesfield | 1 | 23.53x |
| Glasgow | 1 | 2.98x |
| Little Bolton | 1 | 11.20x |
| Selston | 1 | 113.64x |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 6.58x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hackey 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 Hackey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Hackey households.
FAQ
In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Hackey surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 11 in 2016. That gives Hackey a modern rank of #37,501.
A variant spelling of the English surname Hackey, itself from the Middle English hakeney, meaning a small type of horse.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hackey 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.