UK surname
A surname derived from a German word meaning "hedge", possibly referring to someone who lived near a hedgerow.
In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Hages surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2015, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,021, down from #32,926 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Ealing, Chiswick and St James Westminster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hages is 316 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 83.3%.
1881 census count
6
Ranked #32,926
Modern count
1
2015, ranked #39,021
Peak year
1861
316 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hages surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hages 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 | 114 | #15,716 |
| 1861 | historical | 316 | #8,054 |
| 1881 | historical | 6 | #32,926 |
| 1891 | historical | 268 | #12,087 |
| 1901 | historical | 54 | #28,178 |
| 1911 | historical | 44 | #28,454 |
| 1997 | modern | 2 | #38,557 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 2 | #38,745 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Ealing, Chiswick, St James Westminster, Wigan and Manchester. 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 3 |
| 2 | Ealing, Chiswick | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | St James Westminster | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hages 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 Hages, 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 Hages surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hages 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, Hages 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 Hages is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hages, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HAGES is thought to have originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It may be derived from the German word "hag" or "haag," which can refer to a hedge, fence, or enclosed area of land. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near or worked with hedges or fences.
In some early records, the name appears with slight variations in spelling, such as HAGE or HAGENS. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a 17th-century church register from the town of Aachen, where a family with the surname HAGES is mentioned.
HAGES is also believed to have been used as a topographic surname, referring to a specific geographic location or landscape feature. For example, there are several villages and towns in Germany with names like Haag or Hagen, which could have been the origin of the surname for families living in or near those areas.
One notable individual with the surname HAGES was Johann Hages, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1585 to 1646. He is known for his work on biblical exegesis and served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. Another figure of historical significance was Christoph Hages (1588-1654), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of the Prince-Elector of Saxony.
In the 18th century, there are records of a family named HAGES residing in the town of Rostock, located in northern Germany. One member of this family, Johann Friedrich Hages (1720-1789), was a prominent merchant and trader who helped establish trade routes between Rostock and other Baltic ports.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable bearer of the HAGES surname was Wilhelm Hages (1816-1878), a German artist and painter known for his landscape and portrait works. He studied at the prestigious Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and had several of his paintings featured in exhibitions across Europe.
While not as common as some other German surnames, HAGES has been carried by individuals throughout various regions of Germany and across several centuries. Its origins likely stem from geographic or occupational references, reflecting the diverse histories and paths of those who bore this distinctive name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hages 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 3 Hages' recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.13x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 5.13x |
| Essex | 1 | 8.67x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 12.69x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 1.73x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chelsea London in Middlesex leads with 2 Hages' recorded in 1881 and an index of 113.64x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea London | 2 | 113.64x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 30.49x |
| Leigh | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Rilston | 1 | 0.00x |
| West Retford | 1 | 5000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hages 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 Hages 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 Hages households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Game Keeper | 1 |
| Gen Serv | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Schoolmistress Unemployed | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Hages surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2015. That gives Hages a modern rank of #39,021.
A surname derived from a German word meaning "hedge", possibly referring to someone who lived near a hedgerow.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hages 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.