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UK surname

Hanes

A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a grave, tomb, or memorial.

In the 1881 census there were 348 people recorded with the Hanes surname, ranking it #8,791 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 122, ranked #27,255, down from #8,791 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Narborough (Narborough), Cosby with Little Thorpe, Sharnford and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tunbridge Wells, East Riding of Yorkshire and Guildford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hanes is 757 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 64.9%.

1881 census count

348

Ranked #8,791

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

1861

757 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hanes had 348 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,791 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 757 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Hanes surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hanes surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hanes surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hanes over time

The 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 379 #6,300
1861 historical 757 #3,612
1881 historical 348 #8,791
1891 historical 433 #8,301
1901 historical 247 #13,238
1911 historical 273 #12,177
1997 modern 135 #22,499
1998 modern 124 #24,316
1999 modern 124 #24,508
2000 modern 130 #23,785
2001 modern 127 #23,781
2002 modern 130 #23,903
2003 modern 118 #25,146
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 117 #25,433
2006 modern 111 #26,565
2007 modern 114 #26,491
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 116 #27,062
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 109 #28,653
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 121 #27,405
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Hanes' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Narborough (Narborough), Cosby with Little Thorpe, Sharnford, London parishes, St Pancras and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tunbridge Wells, East Riding of Yorkshire, Guildford, Herefordshire and Torbay. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Narborough (Narborough), Cosby with Little Thorpe Leicestershire
2 Sharnford Leicestershire
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Pancras London (North Districts)
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tunbridge Wells 004 Tunbridge Wells
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 044 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 Guildford 017 Guildford
4 Herefordshire 022 Herefordshire, County of
5 Torbay 012 Torbay

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hanes

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hanes surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hanes

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hanes, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Hanes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hanes household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hanes is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hanes is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hanes falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hanes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hanes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hanes

The surname Hanes has its roots in Wales, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Welsh personal name "Hywel" or "Hywel ab Hanes," which means "son of Hanes." This suggests that the name may have originated from an ancestor named Hanes.

In the late 12th century, the name Hanes appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire in England. These rolls were a record of financial transactions between the Crown and the counties, indicating that individuals bearing this name were present in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hanes can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings in England. However, the spelling varied, appearing as "Hanes" or "Hanys."

In the 13th century, the name Hanes was associated with various place names in Wales, such as Llanddewi-Aberarth and Llanddewi-Brefi, where it was recorded as "Hanes" or "Hanys." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a specific location or region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Hanes. One such person was John Hanes (c. 1500-1570), a Welsh priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Llandaff. Another was William Hanes (1633-1705), a Welsh clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

In the 19th century, Edward Hanes (1814-1891) was a Welsh industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the coal mining industry in South Wales. He founded the Hanes and Lewis Colliery and was a prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable individual with the surname Hanes was James Hanes (1832-1914), a Welsh-born American industrialist who established the Hanes Knitting Company in North Carolina. The company, now known as Hanes Brands, is a leading manufacturer of underwear and apparel.

Lastly, John Hanes (1884-1958) was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as the president of the Hanes Knitting Company. He played a significant role in the company's growth and success, and also contributed to various charitable organizations in North Carolina.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hanes families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hanes surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 54 Hanes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.61x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 54 1.61x
Leicestershire 47 12.63x
Lincolnshire 39 7.27x
Kent 25 2.18x
Norfolk 23 4.46x
Yorkshire 22 0.66x
Lancashire 21 0.53x
Huntingdonshire 13 19.51x
Warwickshire 12 1.42x
Gloucestershire 11 1.67x
Surrey 11 0.67x
Sussex 9 1.59x
Somerset 6 1.11x
Devon 4 0.57x
Nottinghamshire 4 0.88x
Oxfordshire 4 1.93x
Staffordshire 4 0.35x
Essex 3 0.45x
Glamorgan 3 0.51x
Hampshire 3 0.44x
Shropshire 3 1.03x
Wiltshire 3 1.01x
Aberdeenshire 2 0.64x
Berkshire 2 0.79x
Cambridgeshire 2 0.94x
Cheshire 2 0.27x
Derbyshire 2 0.38x
Durham 2 0.20x
Northamptonshire 2 0.63x
Ayrshire 1 0.40x
Cornwall 1 0.26x
Dorset 1 0.45x
Montgomeryshire 1 1.30x
Stirlingshire 1 0.81x
Worcestershire 1 0.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cosby in Leicestershire leads with 19 Hanes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1652.17x.

Place Total Index
Cosby 19 1652.17x
Sharnford 19 3584.91x
Hampstead London 9 17.22x
Leeds 9 4.79x
Hackford In Aylsham 8 860.22x
Hessle In Sculcoates 8 272.11x
Lewisham 8 13.10x
Morton In Bourn 8 733.95x
Denver 7 729.17x
Ellington 7 1555.56x
Islington London 7 2.15x
Atherton 6 41.41x
Bow London 6 14.04x
Gedney Hill 6 1578.95x
Molash 6 1578.95x
St Ives 6 173.91x
Stratford On Avon 6 127.93x
West Derby 6 5.15x
Willoughby 6 845.07x
Eastbourne 5 19.21x
Hammersmith London 5 6.05x
Leicester St Margaret 5 5.51x
Siston 5 423.73x
Spalding 5 46.95x
Sutton St Edmunds 5 657.89x
Birmingham 4 1.42x
Heston 4 35.91x
North Kyme 4 500.00x
Ratcliffe London 4 21.59x
Southwark St George Martyr 4 5.92x
Stapleford 4 108.99x
Brighton 3 2.63x
Canterbury St Mary 3 39.06x
Croft 3 344.83x
Gate Fulford 3 38.66x
Isleworth 3 20.11x
Liverpool 3 1.24x
Paddington London 3 2.43x
Plymouth St Andrew 3 5.58x
Altrincham 2 15.46x
Bethnal Green London 2 1.37x
Cardiff St Mary 2 6.22x
Clapham 2 4.77x
Farnborough 2 119.76x
Hackney London 2 1.06x
Heigham 2 7.22x
Kingham 2 281.69x
Narborough 2 196.08x
Portishead 2 49.88x
Reigate Foreign 2 11.30x
Saltford 2 392.16x
Seaham 2 54.95x
South Lynn 2 34.36x
St Marylebone London 2 1.12x
St Pancras London 2 0.74x
Windle 2 8.93x
Ashford 1 8.97x
Aylestone 1 34.13x
Bristol St George 1 3.29x
Bristol St James In 1 10.33x
Chippenham 1 16.08x
Cirencester 1 11.22x
Ewell Lydden 1 112.36x
Fawley 1 45.87x
Highweek 1 40.16x
Holy Trinity 1 1.25x
Kingston On Thames 1 2.55x
Lambeth 1 0.34x
Lillington 1 91.74x
Liston 1 714.29x
Pendleton In Salford 1 2.11x
Richmond 1 4.36x
Rowley Regis 1 3.17x
St Mary Extra 1 18.05x
Stokenchurch 1 54.05x
Uny Lelant 1 48.78x
Walpole St Peter 1 76.34x
Walthamstow 1 4.19x
Winscombe 1 68.49x
Wolstanton 1 2.91x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hanes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 26
Elizabeth 18
Sarah 12
Charlotte 6
Emma 6
Jane 6
Ann 5
Annie 4
Edith 4
Ellen 4
Susan 4
Susannah 4
Catherine 3
Eliza 3
Emily 3
Hannah 3
Harriet 3
Louisa 3
Ada 2
Alice 2
Amelia 2
Betsy 2
Fanny 2
Lizzie 2
Lucy 2
Lydia 2
Anna 1
Anne 1
Caroline 1
Cate 1
Chart.Mal. 1
Dorothy 1
Eleanor 1
Elen 1
Elizah 1
Elizh. 1
Elizth. 1
Ethel 1
Frances 1
Francis 1
Hanh 1
Harriett 1
Helen 1
Isabella 1
Laura 1
Lilley 1
Mahala 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Martha 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hanes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 28
William 23
Thomas 13
George 12
Henry 11
James 11
Alfred 7
Charles 6
Arthur 5
Frederick 5
Joseph 5
Edward 4
Robert 4
Richard 3
Tom 3
Frank 2
Samuel 2
Walter 2
Albert 1
Alexer. 1
Amos 1
Archibald 1
Chas.Overton 1
Dennis 1
Douglas 1
Edgar 1
Edmond 1
Elizabeth 1
Fanny 1
Fredrick 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Job 1
Jonas 1
Lewis 1
Louis 1
Obed 1
Rewben 1
Stephen 1

FAQ

Hanes surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hanes surname in 1881?

In 1881, 348 people were recorded with the Hanes surname. That placed it at #8,791 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hanes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Hanes a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Hanes surname mean?

A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a grave, tomb, or memorial.

What does the Hanes map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hanes bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.