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UK surname

Haskew

A variant of the English surname "Askew", likely of locational origin.

In the 1881 census there were 71 people recorded with the Haskew surname, ranking it #23,517 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 73, ranked #33,502, down from #23,517 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire West and Chester, Herefordshire and Telford and Wrekin.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haskew is 104 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.8%.

1881 census count

71

Ranked #23,517

Modern count

73

2016, ranked #33,502

Peak year

1999

104 bearers

Map years

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2006 to 2006

Key insights

  • Haskew had 71 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,517 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016, ranked #33,502.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 94 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Haskew surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haskew surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

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Haskew 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 43 #25,518
1861 historical 52 #27,369
1881 historical 71 #23,517
1891 historical 71 #27,934
1901 historical 94 #23,588
1911 historical 89 #23,922
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 99 #27,785
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 95 #28,101
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 96 #28,381
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 92 #30,820
2010 modern 90 #31,621
2011 modern 83 #32,336
2012 modern 86 #32,297
2013 modern 75 #33,409
2014 modern 77 #33,336
2015 modern 73 #33,541
2016 modern 73 #33,502

Geography

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Where Haskews are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cheshire West and Chester, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, South Derbyshire and Mansfield. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cheshire West and Chester 022 Cheshire West and Chester
2 Herefordshire 023 Herefordshire, County of
3 Telford and Wrekin 001 Telford and Wrekin
4 South Derbyshire 005 South Derbyshire
5 Mansfield 013 Mansfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haskew

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haskew

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Haskew surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Haskew household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Haskew is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haskew is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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

Haskew falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Haskew is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Haskew

The surname HASKEW is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "hæsc" meaning "rush" and "hōh" meaning "ridge" or "spur of land." It originally referred to someone who lived near a ridge overgrown with rushes or in a marshy area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the late 12th century, appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1190 as "Adam de Haskehow." This suggests that the name was first established in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a place called "Hascoed" is mentioned, which is likely the origin of the surname. This place name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hæsc" and "wudu," meaning "rush wood" or "marshy woodland."

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir William Haskew, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was involved in the Wars of Scottish Independence and served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable figure was John Haskew, born in 1450, who was a merchant and alderman in the city of York. He played a significant role in the city's governance and trade relations during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, Robert Haskew, born in 1520, was a renowned scholar and theologian. He was educated at the University of Cambridge and became a prominent figure in the English Reformation, participating in debates and discussions on religious matters.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Thomas Haskew, born in 1610, was a notable military figure. He served in the Parliamentarian forces and played a role in several key battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir John Haskew, born in 1765, who was a successful merchant and philanthropist. He made significant contributions to the city of Liverpool and was involved in various charitable organizations and initiatives.

Over time, the surname HASKEW has undergone various spelling variations, including Haskewe, Hascoe, Hascough, and Haskue, reflecting the regional dialects and local pronunciations of different areas within England.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haskew families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haskew 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. Staffordshire leads with 36 Haskews recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.40x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 36 15.40x
Worcestershire 11 12.17x
Middlesex 5 0.72x
Yorkshire 4 0.58x
Derbyshire 3 2.77x
Essex 3 2.20x
Warwickshire 3 1.72x
Shropshire 2 3.34x
Suffolk 2 2.37x
Sussex 2 1.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Burton Upon Trent in Staffordshire leads with 8 Haskews recorded in 1881 and an index of 146.25x.

Place Total Index
Burton Upon Trent 8 146.25x
Stourbridge 7 300.43x
Wolverhampton 7 38.95x
Wednesbury 6 102.74x
Rushall 4 289.86x
Tipton 4 55.87x
Whittington 4 833.33x
West Bromwich 3 22.42x
West Ham 3 9.94x
Bolehall Glascote 2 270.27x
Chaddesley Corbett 2 588.24x
Derby All Sts 2 219.78x
Ecclesfield 2 39.76x
Hackney London 2 5.15x
Hastings St Mary In The 2 80.32x
Ipswich St Margaret 2 69.93x
Islington London 2 2.98x
Nether Hallam 2 21.55x
Oldbury 2 44.94x
Wellington 2 59.52x
Derby St Werburgh 1 15.97x
Hornsey 1 11.42x
Kenilworth 1 102.04x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Jane 3
Sarah 3
Elizabeth 2
Emma 2
Honor 2
Margaret 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Amy 1
Appolonia 1
Charlotte 1
Dudley 1
Eliza 1
Emiley 1
Florence 1
Laura 1
Lucy 1
Lydia 1
Matilda 1
Nellie 1
Susan 1
Winifrede 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Haskew surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haskew surname in 1881?

In 1881, 71 people were recorded with the Haskew surname. That placed it at #23,517 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haskew surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016. That gives Haskew a modern rank of #33,502.

What does the Haskew surname mean?

A variant of the English surname "Askew", likely of locational origin.

What does the Haskew map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haskew 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.