UK surname
An English surname derived from the Old English word meaning a thicket or small wood.
In the 1881 census there were 186 people recorded with the Hagg surname, ranking it #13,448 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 77, ranked #33,236, down from #13,448 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Lambeth and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hagg is 634 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 58.6%.
1881 census count
186
Ranked #13,448
Modern count
77
2016, ranked #33,236
Peak year
1861
634 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hagg surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hagg 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 | 257 | #8,596 |
| 1861 | historical | 634 | #4,226 |
| 1881 | historical | 186 | #13,448 |
| 1891 | historical | 350 | #9,836 |
| 1901 | historical | 240 | #13,461 |
| 1911 | historical | 233 | #13,560 |
| 1997 | modern | 74 | #30,218 |
| 1998 | modern | 75 | #30,471 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 83 | #29,809 |
| 2001 | modern | 76 | #30,366 |
| 2002 | modern | 79 | #30,499 |
| 2003 | modern | 78 | #30,654 |
| 2004 | modern | 71 | #31,578 |
| 2005 | modern | 75 | #31,400 |
| 2006 | modern | 77 | #31,510 |
| 2007 | modern | 78 | #31,748 |
| 2008 | modern | 78 | #32,081 |
| 2009 | modern | 76 | #32,635 |
| 2010 | modern | 85 | #32,185 |
| 2011 | modern | 81 | #32,558 |
| 2012 | modern | 79 | #32,966 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 89 | #32,409 |
| 2015 | modern | 85 | #32,693 |
| 2016 | modern | 77 | #33,236 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Lambeth, St John Hackney, Liverpool and St Matthew Bethnal Green. 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 | Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside | Durham |
| 2 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Matthew Bethnal Green | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hagg 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 Hagg, 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 Hagg surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hagg 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, Hagg 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 Hagg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hagg, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "HAGG" has its origins in the Nordic countries, particularly in Sweden and Norway, where it first emerged in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "hag," which referred to a small enclosed pasture or a clearing in a forest. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with those who lived or worked in such areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HAGG" can be found in the Swedish Diplomatic Codex, a collection of medieval documents dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name is mentioned in reference to a person named Haquin Hagg, who was involved in trade and diplomatic relations between Sweden and other Nordic countries.
In Norway, the name "HAGG" can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian historical documents. One notable person bearing this surname was Torbjørn Hagg, a prominent landowner and chieftain who lived in the late 14th century.
The name "HAGG" has also been associated with various place names in Scandinavia, such as Haggeby in Sweden and Haggeland in Norway. These place names likely derived from the same Old Norse word "hag," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the natural landscape.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "HAGG." One such person was Erik Hagg (1615-1679), a Swedish military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the construction of fortifications during the Swedish Empire's expansionist period. Another was Greta Hagg (1795-1872), a Swedish author and poet known for her works depicting rural life and the struggles of the common people.
In the 19th century, Johan Hagg (1829-1893) was a prominent Norwegian businessman and industrialist who founded several successful companies in the timber and pulp industries. His entrepreneurial efforts contributed significantly to the economic development of Norway during the latter half of the 19th century.
The surname "HAGG" has also been associated with academic and scientific achievements. One notable figure was the Swedish physicist and Nobel laureate, Gösta Hagg (1925-2020), who made significant contributions to the field of crystallography and solid-state physics. His research on the structure and properties of materials had a lasting impact on the scientific community.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hagg 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. Norfolk leads with 31 Haggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.23x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 31 | 11.23x |
| Middlesex | 24 | 1.34x |
| Kent | 19 | 3.10x |
| Suffolk | 18 | 8.23x |
| Lancashire | 14 | 0.66x |
| Yorkshire | 14 | 0.79x |
| Surrey | 10 | 1.14x |
| Berwickshire | 8 | 36.80x |
| Durham | 8 | 1.50x |
| Northumberland | 8 | 3.00x |
| Roxburghshire | 6 | 18.46x |
| Lanarkshire | 5 | 0.86x |
| Aberdeenshire | 3 | 1.80x |
| Cumberland | 3 | 1.94x |
| Sussex | 3 | 0.99x |
| Wiltshire | 3 | 1.89x |
| Dumfriesshire | 2 | 5.04x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.44x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.25x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.59x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.17x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hougham in Kent leads with 10 Haggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 274.73x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hagg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Sarah | 8 |
| Elizabeth | 5 |
| Alice | 4 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Anne | 2 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Frances | 2 |
| Harriet | 2 |
| Jane | 2 |
| Laura | 2 |
| Margaret | 2 |
| Rose | 2 |
| Sophia | 2 |
| Augusta | 1 |
| Bertha | 1 |
| Betsy | 1 |
| Bridget | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Ethel | 1 |
| Eva | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| H.E. | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Helen | 1 |
| Henrietta | 1 |
| Isabel | 1 |
| Isabell | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| J. | 1 |
| Janet | 1 |
| Johanna | 1 |
| K.J.C. | 1 |
| Lillian | 1 |
| Lily | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Maggie | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Maud | 1 |
| Rebecca | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hagg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 9 |
| William | 9 |
| Charles | 5 |
| George | 4 |
| Henry | 4 |
| James | 4 |
| Robert | 4 |
| Thomas | 4 |
| Arthur | 3 |
| Adam | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Francis | 2 |
| Japez | 2 |
| Albert | 1 |
| Aldred | 1 |
| Alexander | 1 |
| Alfred | 1 |
| Aubrey | 1 |
| Charlie | 1 |
| Cornelius | 1 |
| E. | 1 |
| Earnest | 1 |
| Ernest | 1 |
| Frank | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| Harry | 1 |
| Herbert | 1 |
| Isaac | 1 |
| Jonathan | 1 |
| Lindsay | 1 |
| N.E.C. | 1 |
| Noah | 1 |
| Percy | 1 |
| Richard | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| W. | 1 |
| Wm. | 1 |
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 Hagg households.
FAQ
In 1881, 186 people were recorded with the Hagg surname. That placed it at #13,448 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 77 in 2016. That gives Hagg a modern rank of #33,236.
An English surname derived from the Old English word meaning a thicket or small wood.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hagg 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.