UK surname
A habitational surname derived from a place name referring to a heathy area.
In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Haddaway surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 85, ranked #32,637, down from #21,334 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haddaway is 110 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.3%.
1881 census count
87
Ranked #21,334
Modern count
85
2016, ranked #32,637
Peak year
1901
110 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Haddaway surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Haddaway 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 | 36 | #26,838 |
| 1861 | historical | 53 | #27,253 |
| 1881 | historical | 87 | #21,334 |
| 1891 | historical | 64 | #28,781 |
| 1901 | historical | 110 | #21,604 |
| 1911 | historical | 104 | #22,209 |
| 1997 | modern | 75 | #30,109 |
| 1998 | modern | 71 | #30,869 |
| 1999 | modern | 73 | #30,856 |
| 2000 | modern | 71 | #31,082 |
| 2001 | modern | 69 | #31,098 |
| 2002 | modern | 73 | #31,159 |
| 2003 | modern | 71 | #31,393 |
| 2004 | modern | 70 | #31,681 |
| 2005 | modern | 67 | #32,196 |
| 2006 | modern | 70 | #32,240 |
| 2007 | modern | 73 | #32,287 |
| 2008 | modern | 79 | #31,957 |
| 2009 | modern | 82 | #32,048 |
| 2010 | modern | 83 | #32,396 |
| 2011 | modern | 77 | #32,909 |
| 2012 | modern | 76 | #33,191 |
| 2013 | modern | 79 | #33,142 |
| 2014 | modern | 82 | #32,992 |
| 2015 | modern | 82 | #32,911 |
| 2016 | modern | 85 | #32,637 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Lambeth, Ulcombe and Cannock. 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 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Ulcombe | Kent |
| 5 | Cannock | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Haddaway 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 Haddaway, 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 Haddaway surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Haddaway 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, Haddaway 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 Haddaway is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Haddaway, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Haddaway is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Lancashire, derived from a habitation name referring to a valley or a hollow area. The name is likely a combination of the Old English words 'hoed', meaning 'heath', and 'weg', meaning 'way' or 'path'.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haddaway can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire, dated 1188, where a William de Hathewaye is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 12th century.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hadeway, Hathewaye, and Hodeway, reflecting the variation in spelling that was common during that period. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a John de Hathewaye, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1332 record a Richard de Hadeway.
The name Haddaway has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 16th century, a Richard Haddaway (1520-1578) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. Another Richard Haddaway (1685-1746) was a renowned clockmaker in London, whose clocks are still highly sought after by collectors.
During the 17th century, the name appeared in various records across England, including the Parish Registers of Cheshire, where a Thomas Haddaway was christened in 1632. The Hearth Tax Rolls of 1673 mention a John Haddaway in the county of Warwickshire.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Haddaway was Sir Charles Haddaway (1742-1821), a British naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a member of Parliament for the borough of Crail.
The 19th century saw the birth of several notable individuals with the surname Haddaway, including the novelist and poet Mary Haddaway (1829-1892), known for her works on rural life in England, and Sir William Haddaway (1854-1932), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester.
Throughout its history, the surname Haddaway has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, and Warwickshire, reflecting its origins and early dispersal across the country.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haddaway 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. Kent leads with 36 Haddaways recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.73x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 36 | 12.73x |
| Surrey | 17 | 4.21x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 1.81x |
| Shropshire | 10 | 13.96x |
| Durham | 3 | 1.22x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.20x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.55x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.48x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 10 Haddaways recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.83x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 10 | 13.83x |
| Shrewsbury St Chad | 10 | 398.41x |
| Boughton Malherbe | 8 | 6153.85x |
| Bromley | 6 | 139.21x |
| St Pancras London | 6 | 8.99x |
| Streatham | 6 | 97.56x |
| Yalding | 6 | 845.07x |
| Kensington London | 5 | 10.85x |
| Dartford | 4 | 138.41x |
| Billingham | 3 | 714.29x |
| Paddington London | 3 | 9.84x |
| St Nicholas At Wade | 3 | 1764.71x |
| Chatham | 2 | 25.71x |
| Maidstone | 2 | 23.72x |
| Monkton | 2 | 1818.18x |
| West Malling | 2 | 312.50x |
| Canterbury St Paul | 1 | 196.08x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 4.00x |
| Chorley In Macclesfield | 1 | 178.57x |
| Garston | 1 | 34.48x |
| Merton | 1 | 140.85x |
| Stretford | 1 | 18.48x |
| Studley | 1 | 112.36x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haddaway 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 Haddaway 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 Haddaway households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 18 |
| Ag Lab | 3 |
| Infant | 3 |
| Agricultural Laborer | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Railway Porter | 2 |
| (Dom Serv) | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Assistant Grocer | 1 |
| Assistant Teacher (Sc) | 1 |
| Blacksmiths Labr | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Coachman Domes Serv | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Eng Fitter In I Works | 1 |
| Engineer (E & M) | 1 |
| Farm Serv | 1 |
| Farm Servant Indoors | 1 |
| Gardener (7/3) | 1 |
| Gasfitter | 1 |
| Gen Lb | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| Greenwich Pensioner | 1 |
| Groom | 1 |
| Hat Cleaner | 1 |
| Housekeeper (Lodging) | 1 |
| Housemaid (Dom) | 1 |
| Kitchen Maid (Domestic Servant) | 1 |
| Metal Worker | 1 |
| Sawyer | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Haddaway surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016. That gives Haddaway a modern rank of #32,637.
A habitational surname derived from a place name referring to a heathy area.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haddaway 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.