UK surname
An English surname referring to someone from the settlement of Haseltun or Haselton.
In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Haselton surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 64, ranked #34,098, down from #23,062 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Rochester and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haselton is 110 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 13.5%.
1881 census count
74
Ranked #23,062
Modern count
64
2016, ranked #34,098
Peak year
1861
110 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Haselton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Haselton 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 | 70 | #21,020 |
| 1861 | historical | 110 | #19,562 |
| 1881 | historical | 74 | #23,062 |
| 1891 | historical | 84 | #26,229 |
| 1901 | historical | 64 | #27,010 |
| 1911 | historical | 89 | #23,922 |
| 1997 | modern | 80 | #29,554 |
| 1998 | modern | 77 | #30,289 |
| 1999 | modern | 78 | #30,327 |
| 2000 | modern | 78 | #30,361 |
| 2001 | modern | 77 | #30,277 |
| 2002 | modern | 80 | #30,387 |
| 2003 | modern | 71 | #31,393 |
| 2004 | modern | 74 | #31,306 |
| 2005 | modern | 70 | #31,912 |
| 2006 | modern | 75 | #31,733 |
| 2007 | modern | 76 | #31,966 |
| 2008 | modern | 69 | #32,962 |
| 2009 | modern | 72 | #33,021 |
| 2010 | modern | 77 | #32,927 |
| 2011 | modern | 73 | #33,230 |
| 2012 | modern | 74 | #33,348 |
| 2013 | modern | 72 | #33,631 |
| 2014 | modern | 69 | #33,833 |
| 2015 | modern | 67 | #33,911 |
| 2016 | modern | 64 | #34,098 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Rochester, Paddington, Springfield and Wigan. 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 1 |
| 2 | Rochester | Kent |
| 3 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | Springfield | Essex |
| 5 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Haselton 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 Haselton, 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 Haselton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Haselton 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, Haselton 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 Haselton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Haselton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Haselton has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæsel" meaning hazel tree and "tun" meaning an enclosure or settlement, essentially indicating a settlement near hazel trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1205, where it is listed as "Hugh de Haseltone." This suggests the name was already established in the region during the early medieval period.
In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Haselton living in Oxfordshire, and a Walter de Haselton in Somerset. These examples demonstrate the name's spread across various counties in England during that time.
The Domesday Book, the famous record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain the Haselton surname directly, but it does mention several places with similar names, such as Haselbury and Haselbech, which may have contributed to the eventual formation of the surname.
One notable figure bearing the Haselton name was Sir John Haselton (1470-1533), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Henry VIII. He was known for his involvement in local politics and for his role in the dissolution of the monasteries.
Another important figure was Richard Haselton (1609-1668), a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to Massachusetts in the 1630s. He served as the pastor of the church in Dedham, Massachusetts, and played a significant role in the early religious and social life of the colony.
In the 18th century, James Haselton (1725-1798) was a successful merchant and shipowner in Bristol, England. His ventures contributed to the city's thriving maritime trade during that period.
The Haselton surname also found its way to Scotland, where records show a John Haselton (1784-1858) who was a prominent landowner and farmer in Aberdeenshire.
In the 19th century, William Haselton (1818-1892) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum.
Throughout its history, variations in spelling have included Haselton, Haseltine, Hazelton, and Hazleton, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haselton 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. Kent leads with 22 Haseltons recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.94x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 22 | 8.94x |
| Middlesex | 13 | 1.80x |
| Norfolk | 10 | 9.01x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 1.05x |
| Suffolk | 7 | 7.96x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.14x |
| Inverness-shire | 2 | 9.28x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.28x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 3.38x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.93x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.86x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.82x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.55x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chatham in Kent leads with 12 Haseltons recorded in 1881 and an index of 177.25x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 12 | 177.25x |
| Heigham | 10 | 168.07x |
| Woolwich | 8 | 87.91x |
| Great Bolton | 7 | 61.73x |
| Bramford | 5 | 1515.15x |
| Islington London | 4 | 5.72x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 3 | 19.53x |
| Newington | 3 | 11.25x |
| Bridlington | 2 | 121.95x |
| Hammersmith London | 2 | 11.25x |
| Inverness | 2 | 36.90x |
| Rochester St Margaret | 2 | 76.92x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 3.44x |
| Wigan | 2 | 16.71x |
| Bridgewater | 1 | 31.75x |
| Brighton | 1 | 4.08x |
| Bullers Green | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Edgbaston | 1 | 17.73x |
| Ipswich St Mathew | 1 | 40.65x |
| Lower Bullingham | 1 | 833.33x |
| Melton | 1 | 285.71x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 3.77x |
| Richmond | 1 | 20.28x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.60x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haselton 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 Haselton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Haselton surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 64 in 2016. That gives Haselton a modern rank of #34,098.
An English surname referring to someone from the settlement of Haseltun or Haselton.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haselton 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.