UK surname
A surname possibly derived from the Germanic personal name "Haido" or "Heid".
In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Haid surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 50, ranked #34,889, down from #33,721 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Brickhill, Bow and St Marylebone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haid is 107 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2400.0%.
1881 census count
2
Ranked #33,721
Modern count
50
2016, ranked #34,889
Peak year
1861
107 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Haid surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Haid surname density by area, 1861 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 | 37 | #26,673 |
| 1861 | historical | 107 | #20,008 |
| 1881 | historical | 2 | #33,721 |
| 1891 | historical | 25 | #32,259 |
| 1901 | historical | 7 | #33,435 |
| 1911 | historical | 14 | #32,045 |
| 1997 | modern | 17 | #36,181 |
| 1998 | modern | 17 | #36,240 |
| 1999 | modern | 21 | #35,810 |
| 2000 | modern | 15 | #36,425 |
| 2001 | modern | 17 | #36,053 |
| 2002 | modern | 20 | #35,894 |
| 2003 | modern | 26 | #35,371 |
| 2004 | modern | 26 | #35,519 |
| 2005 | modern | 28 | #35,510 |
| 2006 | modern | 36 | #35,131 |
| 2007 | modern | 43 | #34,845 |
| 2008 | modern | 42 | #34,994 |
| 2009 | modern | 38 | #35,380 |
| 2010 | modern | 46 | #35,062 |
| 2011 | modern | 45 | #35,112 |
| 2012 | modern | 46 | #35,053 |
| 2013 | modern | 49 | #34,952 |
| 2014 | modern | 47 | #35,097 |
| 2015 | modern | 47 | #35,056 |
| 2016 | modern | 50 | #34,889 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Brickhill, Bow, St Marylebone, Liverpool and Cottenham. 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 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 2 | Brickhill, Bow | Buckinghamshire |
| 3 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | Cottenham | Cambridgeshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Haid 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 Haid, 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 Haid surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Haid 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, Haid 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 Haid is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Haid, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Haid has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old High German word 'haid', which means 'heath' or 'heathland'. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname lived in or near a heathland area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Haid surname can be found in the Codex Traditionum Corbeiensium, a medieval manuscript from the Corvey Abbey in Westphalia, Germany. This document, dating back to the 9th century, mentions a person named 'Haido' who was likely an ancestor of those who later adopted the surname Haid.
In the 12th century, the name appeared in the form of 'Heidrich' in the town of Quedlinburg, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. This spelling variation suggests a connection to the place name 'Heid', possibly indicating that the family originated from a location with that name.
During the 13th century, the surname Haid began to spread across various regions of Germany. Notable individuals from this period include Johannes Haid, a merchant from Nuremberg who was born around 1250, and Konrad Haid, a monk from the Benedictine abbey in Tegernsee, who lived between 1280 and 1348.
In the 15th century, the Haid surname gained prominence in Bavaria, where it was associated with several prominent families. One such family was the Haid von Hohenegg, who were noblemen and landowners in the region. Among the notable members of this family was Johann Haid von Hohenegg, who served as a military commander during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).
Another significant figure with the Haid surname was Johann Haid, a renowned Bavarian engraver and publisher who lived from 1766 to 1834. He was known for his intricate engravings of portraits and religious scenes, which were highly sought after during his lifetime.
As the centuries passed, the Haid surname continued to spread across various parts of Germany and beyond, carried by families who migrated to other regions or countries. Today, the name can be found in many parts of the world, although its highest concentration remains in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haid 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. Roxburghshire leads with 1 Haids recorded in 1881 and an index of 285.71x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Roxburghshire | 1 | 285.71x |
| Sussex | 1 | 30.77x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kelso in Roxburghshire leads with 1 Haids recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haid surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Ellen | 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 Haid households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Haid surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 50 in 2016. That gives Haid a modern rank of #34,889.
A surname possibly derived from the Germanic personal name "Haido" or "Heid".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haid 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.