UK surname
An English habitational surname deriving from a place name containing the elements "hall" and "way."
In the 1881 census there were 125 people recorded with the Hallaway surname, ranking it #17,335 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 28, ranked #36,125, down from #17,335 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wigginton, Panteague and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallaway is 190 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 77.6%.
1881 census count
125
Ranked #17,335
Modern count
28
2016, ranked #36,125
Peak year
1861
190 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hallaway surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hallaway 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 | 132 | #14,174 |
| 1861 | historical | 190 | #12,520 |
| 1881 | historical | 125 | #17,335 |
| 1891 | historical | 130 | #20,173 |
| 1901 | historical | 87 | #24,386 |
| 1911 | historical | 101 | #22,589 |
| 1997 | modern | 33 | #34,377 |
| 1998 | modern | 34 | #34,433 |
| 1999 | modern | 33 | #34,610 |
| 2000 | modern | 31 | #34,798 |
| 2001 | modern | 29 | #34,839 |
| 2002 | modern | 25 | #35,428 |
| 2003 | modern | 19 | #36,011 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 20 | #36,165 |
| 2006 | modern | 20 | #36,254 |
| 2007 | modern | 20 | #36,362 |
| 2008 | modern | 18 | #36,607 |
| 2009 | modern | 19 | #36,603 |
| 2010 | modern | 24 | #36,341 |
| 2011 | modern | 25 | #36,252 |
| 2012 | modern | 27 | #36,102 |
| 2013 | modern | 28 | #36,096 |
| 2014 | modern | 28 | #36,107 |
| 2015 | modern | 27 | #36,173 |
| 2016 | modern | 28 | #36,125 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wigginton, Panteague, London parishes, St Pancras and Lytchett Matravers. 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 | Wigginton | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 2 | Panteague | Monmouthshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Lytchett Matravers | Dorset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hallaway 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 Hallaway, 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 Hallaway surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hallaway 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, Hallaway 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 Hallaway is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hallaway, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hallaway is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from a place name, which was likely derived from the Old English words "hall" and "weg," meaning "road leading to a manor house."
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1275, where a certain Roger de Halhawey is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the 13th century.
In the 14th century, the surname appeared in several legal documents and records, such as the Placita de Quo Warranto, where a William de Halghewey is listed as holding lands in Cheshire in 1292. This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling was not yet widely adopted.
The Hallaway name has also been linked to various locations, including Halgheway in Cheshire and Halliwehill in Lancashire. These place names likely influenced the evolution of the surname over time.
Notable individuals bearing the Hallaway surname include:
1. Richard Hallaway (c. 1550 - 1620), an English merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. 2. Thomas Hallaway (1605 - 1672), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire. 3. Elizabeth Hallaway (1670 - 1745), a prominent philanthropist and benefactor from Somerset, known for her contributions to local schools and charities. 4. John Hallaway (1725 - 1802), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral. 5. William Hallaway (1835 - 1912), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era.
While the Hallaway surname may not have been as prevalent as some others, its rich history and connections to various locations and notable figures make it a fascinating surname to explore.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallaway 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. Sussex leads with 28 Hallaways recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.62x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 28 | 13.62x |
| Middlesex | 22 | 1.80x |
| Yorkshire | 15 | 1.24x |
| Surrey | 12 | 2.02x |
| Cumberland | 11 | 10.48x |
| Kent | 10 | 2.40x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 1.95x |
| Berkshire | 4 | 4.37x |
| Oxfordshire | 4 | 5.31x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 4.07x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0.74x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.14x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 0.49x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.52x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.39x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.42x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.55x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 11 Hallaways recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.21x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Pancras London | 11 | 11.21x |
| Salehurst | 9 | 1011.24x |
| Hipperholme Cum | 8 | 150.66x |
| Chertsey | 7 | 182.29x |
| Ellenborough Ewanrigg | 7 | 958.90x |
| Upchurch | 7 | 1489.36x |
| Birmingham | 6 | 5.86x |
| Battle | 5 | 359.71x |
| Burwash | 5 | 526.32x |
| Ockley | 5 | 1923.08x |
| Shoreditch London | 5 | 9.46x |
| Ensham | 4 | 1025.64x |
| St Mary Within | 4 | 305.34x |
| St Marylebone London | 4 | 6.15x |
| Wigginton | 4 | 2352.94x |
| Earswick | 3 | 5000.00x |
| Reading St Giles | 3 | 33.41x |
| Wycombe | 3 | 54.64x |
| Hastings Holy Trinity | 2 | 132.45x |
| Kingswinford | 2 | 13.39x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 2 | 26.25x |
| Shipley | 2 | 425.53x |
| Birkenhead | 1 | 4.66x |
| Brightling | 1 | 357.14x |
| Derby St Werburgh | 1 | 9.07x |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 10.57x |
| Fairlight | 1 | 500.00x |
| Finchley | 1 | 21.41x |
| Hastings St Mary | 1 | 19.53x |
| Little Hulton | 1 | 41.67x |
| Maidstone | 1 | 8.07x |
| Newton Hall | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Prittlewell | 1 | 29.94x |
| Rye | 1 | 51.28x |
| Stockport | 1 | 7.22x |
| Tormoham | 1 | 9.31x |
| West Derby | 1 | 2.36x |
| Westminster St John | 1 | 6.73x |
| Wokingham | 1 | 47.85x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hallaway 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 Hallaway 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 Hallaway households.
FAQ
In 1881, 125 people were recorded with the Hallaway surname. That placed it at #17,335 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 28 in 2016. That gives Hallaway a modern rank of #36,125.
An English habitational surname deriving from a place name containing the elements "hall" and "way."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hallaway 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.