UK surname
A variant spelling of the word "head", referring to a location or geographic feature.
In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Hade surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 34, ranked #35,768, down from #24,256 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hade is 585 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 48.5%.
1881 census count
66
Ranked #24,256
Modern count
34
2016, ranked #35,768
Peak year
1861
585 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hade surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hade 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 | 143 | #13,343 |
| 1861 | historical | 585 | #4,514 |
| 1881 | historical | 66 | #24,256 |
| 1891 | historical | 228 | #13,582 |
| 1901 | historical | 46 | #29,047 |
| 1911 | historical | 65 | #26,343 |
| 1997 | modern | 24 | #35,376 |
| 1998 | modern | 20 | #35,885 |
| 1999 | modern | 18 | #36,151 |
| 2000 | modern | 21 | #35,799 |
| 2001 | modern | 22 | #35,531 |
| 2002 | modern | 22 | #35,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 21 | #35,825 |
| 2004 | modern | 22 | #35,878 |
| 2005 | modern | 19 | #36,247 |
| 2006 | modern | 22 | #36,105 |
| 2007 | modern | 22 | #36,213 |
| 2008 | modern | 20 | #36,443 |
| 2009 | modern | 18 | #36,682 |
| 2010 | modern | 22 | #36,462 |
| 2011 | modern | 22 | #36,430 |
| 2012 | modern | 25 | #36,227 |
| 2013 | modern | 27 | #36,150 |
| 2014 | modern | 30 | #36,005 |
| 2015 | modern | 32 | #35,876 |
| 2016 | modern | 34 | #35,768 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, London parishes, St Pancras, Lambeth and Hagborne. 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 | St George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Hagborne | Berkshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hade 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 Hade, 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 Hade surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hade 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, Hade 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 Hade is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hade, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HADE is of English origin and can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, specifically the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hād," which means "person, personality, or individual." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a distinctive or remarkable personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HADE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this historic record, the name appears as "Hada," which is likely an early variant spelling.
During the medieval period, the name seems to have been concentrated in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands region of England. Some notable individuals from this time include William Hade, a landowner mentioned in the Lincolnshire Assize Rolls of 1202, and Robert Hade, a freeman recorded in the Nottinghamshire Borough Records of 1275.
As time passed, the surname evolved into various spellings, such as Hade, Hades, and Haides, reflecting regional dialect variations and scribal inconsistencies in record-keeping. One notable bearer of the name was John Hade, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived in the 15th century.
In the 16th century, the HADE surname was found in various parts of England, including the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. One prominent figure from this era was Sir Nicholas Hade, a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Grimsby in 1553.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the HADE name continued to be represented across England, particularly in the Midlands and northern regions. Some notable individuals from this period include William Hade, a renowned clockmaker from Lincolnshire born in 1652, and John Hade, a respected mathematician and astronomer from Yorkshire, born in 1711.
As the centuries progressed, members of the HADE family dispersed to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world, carrying their surname with them. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its Anglo-Saxon origins and its early presence in the East Midlands region of England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hade 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. Middlesex leads with 18 Hades recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.64x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 18 | 2.64x |
| Lancashire | 12 | 1.48x |
| Durham | 11 | 5.42x |
| Surrey | 7 | 2.10x |
| Bedfordshire | 4 | 11.32x |
| Channel Islands | 4 | 19.77x |
| Worcestershire | 4 | 4.49x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 1.74x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.86x |
| Wiltshire | 2 | 3.31x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.70x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.75x |
| Wigtownshire | 1 | 11.03x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Bolton in Lancashire leads with 8 Hades recorded in 1881 and an index of 74.56x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bolton | 8 | 74.56x |
| Hedworth Monkton Jarrow | 7 | 79.55x |
| St George In East London | 7 | 109.03x |
| Lambeth | 6 | 10.08x |
| Hackney London | 5 | 13.06x |
| St Peter Port | 4 | 106.95x |
| Sundon | 4 | 4444.44x |
| Worcester St Clement | 4 | 701.75x |
| Poplar London | 3 | 23.27x |
| Whitworth | 3 | 201.34x |
| Heap | 2 | 46.51x |
| Leamington | 2 | 175.44x |
| Stockton | 2 | 3333.33x |
| Bermondsey | 1 | 4.92x |
| Bishopwearmouth | 1 | 5.74x |
| Bristol St Augustine | 1 | 46.30x |
| Crompton | 1 | 43.29x |
| Edenbridge | 1 | 217.39x |
| Folkestone | 1 | 22.12x |
| Kingsbridge | 1 | 277.78x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2.03x |
| Penninghame | 1 | 108.70x |
| Rugby | 1 | 42.92x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 3.38x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 8.31x |
| St Giles In Fields London | 1 | 29.85x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hade 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 Hade 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 Hade households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 19 |
| Annuitant | 3 |
| Charwoman | 3 |
| Labourer | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Dressmaker | 2 |
| (D) | 1 |
| Ag Lab Wife | 1 |
| Ast Decorator | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Brewers Lab | 1 |
| Builder | 1 |
| Carmen | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Cook Dom Serv | 1 |
| Cotton Mule Piecer (C M) | 1 |
| Cotton Spinner | 1 |
| Dock Labourer (Serv) | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Farm Servant | 1 |
| Fitter At Engine Works | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Iron Forge Labourer | 1 |
| Lighterman | 1 |
| Lodging House Keeper | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
| Solicitor | 1 |
| Watchmaker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Hade surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 34 in 2016. That gives Hade a modern rank of #35,768.
A variant spelling of the word "head", referring to a location or geographic feature.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hade 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.