UK surname
A topographic surname derived from Old English meaning "one who lives near a haw tree."
In the 1881 census there were 98 people recorded with the Hadder surname, ranking it #19,999 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 23, ranked #36,457, down from #19,999 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Croydon with Clapton, Hull Holy Trinity and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hadder is 202 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 76.5%.
1881 census count
98
Ranked #19,999
Modern count
23
2016, ranked #36,457
Peak year
1861
202 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hadder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hadder 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 | 75 | #20,268 |
| 1861 | historical | 202 | #11,906 |
| 1881 | historical | 98 | #19,999 |
| 1891 | historical | 105 | #23,241 |
| 1901 | historical | 60 | #27,502 |
| 1911 | historical | 95 | #23,294 |
| 1997 | modern | 30 | #34,701 |
| 1998 | modern | 31 | #34,740 |
| 1999 | modern | 30 | #34,939 |
| 2000 | modern | 25 | #35,382 |
| 2001 | modern | 25 | #35,248 |
| 2002 | modern | 27 | #35,243 |
| 2003 | modern | 24 | #35,552 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 28 | #35,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 27 | #35,876 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 27 | #36,045 |
| 2010 | modern | 28 | #36,084 |
| 2011 | modern | 26 | #36,193 |
| 2012 | modern | 25 | #36,227 |
| 2013 | modern | 25 | #36,276 |
| 2014 | modern | 25 | #36,314 |
| 2015 | modern | 25 | #36,297 |
| 2016 | modern | 23 | #36,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Croydon with Clapton, Hull Holy Trinity, Paddington, St James Westminster and Charmouth. 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 | Croydon with Clapton | Cambridgeshire |
| 2 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | St James Westminster | London (West Districts) |
| 5 | Charmouth | Devon |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hadder 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 Hadder, 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 Hadder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hadder 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, Hadder 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 Hadder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hadder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HADDER has its origins in England and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name for a maker or seller of hards, which were coarse fabrics made from tow or hemp. The word 'had' was an old English term for a kind of coarse cloth, and 'haddere' referred to someone who worked with this material.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John le Haddere is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the West Midlands region of England by the 14th century.
In the 15th century, the surname can be found in various records across different counties in England. For example, a Thomas Hadder is listed in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1459. Similarly, a John Hadder is recorded in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1480.
The name has also been linked to certain place names, such as Hadderwick in Gloucestershire, which may have influenced the spelling and spread of the surname in that area.
Notably, the HADDER surname appears in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early reference suggests that the name has a long and well-established history in England.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the HADDER surname have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable figure was John Hadder (c.1510-1571), who was an English Protestant reformer and Bishop of Winchester during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Cuthbert Hadder (1619-1670), an English mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the development of calculus and celestial mechanics.
In the literary world, Mary Hadder (1720-1795) was a celebrated English poet and playwright, known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Sir George Hadder (1844-1923) was a distinguished British military officer who served in the Crimean War and the Second Boer War, earning numerous honors and decorations for his bravery and leadership.
More recently, Elizabeth Hadder (1901-1982) was a pioneering American anthropologist and archaeologist, renowned for her groundbreaking research on ancient civilizations in the Americas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hadder 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. Cambridgeshire leads with 35 Hadders recorded in 1881 and an index of 57.81x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire | 35 | 57.81x |
| Middlesex | 23 | 2.41x |
| Somerset | 11 | 7.15x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.62x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 0.74x |
| Hampshire | 5 | 2.55x |
| Cumberland | 2 | 2.43x |
| Hertfordshire | 2 | 3.04x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.83x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.50x |
| Dorset | 1 | 1.59x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.53x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.78x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sutton in Cambridgeshire leads with 23 Hadders recorded in 1881 and an index of 4600.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | 23 | 4600.00x |
| Westminster St James | 13 | 132.25x |
| Croydon Cum Clapton | 9 | 5625.00x |
| Winsham | 9 | 3214.29x |
| Oldham | 7 | 19.12x |
| Holy Trinity | 5 | 21.95x |
| Portsea | 5 | 13.02x |
| Paddington London | 4 | 11.38x |
| St Andrewthe Less | 3 | 43.35x |
| Frome | 2 | 54.35x |
| Keighley | 2 | 19.80x |
| Mile End New Town London | 2 | 105.82x |
| Nuneaton | 2 | 71.68x |
| Rickmansworth | 2 | 110.50x |
| Wigton | 2 | 162.60x |
| Bromley London | 1 | 4.76x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 3.47x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 3.00x |
| Powerstock | 1 | 370.37x |
| Prittlewell | 1 | 38.31x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 5.94x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 1.96x |
| Tiverton | 1 | 29.15x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hadder 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 Hadder 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 Hadder households.
FAQ
In 1881, 98 people were recorded with the Hadder surname. That placed it at #19,999 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 23 in 2016. That gives Hadder a modern rank of #36,457.
A topographic surname derived from Old English meaning "one who lives near a haw tree."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hadder 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.