UK surname
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAchartaigh, meaning "descendant of Achartach".
In the 1881 census there were 180 people recorded with the Hagarty surname, ranking it #13,735 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 52, ranked #34,780, down from #13,735 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Edinburgh and Wigan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hagarty is 194 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 71.1%.
1881 census count
180
Ranked #13,735
Modern count
52
2016, ranked #34,780
Peak year
1861
194 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hagarty surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hagarty 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 | 170 | #11,780 |
| 1861 | historical | 194 | #12,310 |
| 1881 | historical | 180 | #13,735 |
| 1891 | historical | 160 | #17,555 |
| 1901 | historical | 141 | #18,718 |
| 1911 | historical | 95 | #23,294 |
| 1997 | modern | 52 | #32,444 |
| 1998 | modern | 59 | #32,027 |
| 1999 | modern | 60 | #32,078 |
| 2000 | modern | 50 | #33,087 |
| 2001 | modern | 51 | #32,850 |
| 2002 | modern | 55 | #32,831 |
| 2003 | modern | 41 | #34,113 |
| 2004 | modern | 44 | #34,053 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 43 | #34,647 |
| 2007 | modern | 42 | #34,905 |
| 2008 | modern | 43 | #34,931 |
| 2009 | modern | 48 | #34,798 |
| 2010 | modern | 48 | #34,946 |
| 2011 | modern | 48 | #34,926 |
| 2012 | modern | 52 | #34,709 |
| 2013 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
| 2014 | modern | 54 | #34,700 |
| 2015 | modern | 55 | #34,620 |
| 2016 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Edinburgh, Wigan, All Saints Poplar and Glasgow. 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 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 2 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 3 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| 4 | All Saints Poplar | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hagarty 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 Hagarty, 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 Hagarty surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hagarty 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, Hagarty 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 Hagarty is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hagarty, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hagarty originated in Ireland, with its earliest known recordings dating back to the 16th century. It is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name "Ó hAgartaigh," which translates to "descendant of Aghartach." Aghartach is derived from the Irish word "aghar," meaning "valiant" or "warlike."
The name Hagarty is predominantly found in Counties Mayo and Galway, located in the Connacht province of western Ireland. It is believed that the Hagarty clan descended from the Ó Madagáin (O'Madden) family, a prominent Gaelic-Irish dynasty that ruled over the territory of Uí Máine in County Galway during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded references to the Hagarty name can be found in the Irish Annals, which mention a notable individual named Aghartach Ó Madagáin in the year 1361. This individual was a member of the ruling O'Madden clan and played a significant role in the local politics of the time.
In the 17th century, during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, many Hagarty families were forced to relocate from their ancestral lands in Connacht to other parts of Ireland or abroad. This dispersal contributed to the spread of the name across various regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Hagarty throughout history include:
1. Francis Hagarty (1799-1879), an Irish lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland. 2. John Hagarty (1788-1853), an Irish lawyer and politician who served as the Solicitor-General for Ireland. 3. Patrick Hagarty (1856-1922), an Irish Catholic priest and author who wrote extensively on Irish history and culture. 4. John Hagarty (1792-1870), an Irish painter and portrait artist who gained recognition for his works depicting Irish rural life. 5. Michael Hagarty (1877-1941), an Irish-American labor leader and politician who served as the President of the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union.
While the Hagarty surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Hagerty, Hagherty, and Haggerty, its origins can be traced back to the historic Gaelic-Irish territory of Uí Máine, where the name has its deepest roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hagarty 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 62 Hagartys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.96x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 62 | 2.96x |
| Middlesex | 35 | 1.98x |
| Lanarkshire | 18 | 3.15x |
| Surrey | 14 | 1.63x |
| Yorkshire | 13 | 0.74x |
| Renfrewshire | 12 | 8.77x |
| Cheshire | 4 | 1.03x |
| Glamorgan | 4 | 1.30x |
| Midlothian | 4 | 1.69x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 0.55x |
| Inverness-shire | 2 | 3.79x |
| Pembrokeshire | 2 | 3.56x |
| Sussex | 2 | 0.67x |
| Anglesey | 1 | 3.20x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 0.66x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.29x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.17x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.38x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 4.75x |
| Stirlingshire | 1 | 1.54x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 18 Hagartys recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.15x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hagarty 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 Hagarty 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 Hagarty households.
FAQ
In 1881, 180 people were recorded with the Hagarty surname. That placed it at #13,735 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 52 in 2016. That gives Hagarty a modern rank of #34,780.
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAchartaigh, meaning "descendant of Achartach".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hagarty 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.