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UK surname

Haskey

A variant spelling of the English surname Haskew, likely of Norman origin referring to someone living near an ash tree.

In the 1881 census there were 103 people recorded with the Haskey surname, ranking it #19,410 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 234, ranked #17,572, up from #19,410 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Tamworth and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ashfield and Derbyshire Dales.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haskey is 248 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 127.2%.

1881 census count

103

Ranked #19,410

Modern count

234

2016, ranked #17,572

Peak year

1997

248 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haskey had 103 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,410 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016, ranked #17,572.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 200 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Haskey surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haskey surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Haskey 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 95 #17,707
1861 historical 78 #23,836
1881 historical 103 #19,410
1891 historical 138 #19,411
1901 historical 159 #17,442
1911 historical 200 #14,960
1997 modern 248 #15,363
1998 modern 241 #16,065
1999 modern 233 #16,554
2000 modern 226 #16,840
2001 modern 227 #16,573
2002 modern 237 #16,413
2003 modern 225 #16,808
2004 modern 228 #16,723
2005 modern 220 #17,078
2006 modern 226 #16,891
2007 modern 227 #17,041
2008 modern 219 #17,597
2009 modern 233 #17,241
2010 modern 248 #16,886
2011 modern 238 #17,188
2012 modern 221 #17,979
2013 modern 236 #17,472
2014 modern 242 #17,285
2015 modern 239 #17,322
2016 modern 234 #17,572

Geography

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Where Haskeys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Tamworth, Paddington, Hucknall Torkard and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ashfield and Derbyshire Dales. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Tamworth Staffordshire
3 Paddington London (West Districts)
4 Hucknall Torkard Nottinghamshire
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ashfield 013 Ashfield
2 Ashfield 016 Ashfield
3 Ashfield 015 Ashfield
4 Derbyshire Dales 001 Derbyshire Dales
5 Ashfield 014 Ashfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haskey

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haskey

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Haskey is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Haskey is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Haskey falls in decile 6 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Haskey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Haskey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Haskey

The surname Haskey originated in England, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæse," meaning "gray," and "cæg," meaning "key," possibly referring to a person who held a position of authority or significance within a community.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Haskey can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, where a certain John Haskey was recorded as being baptized in 1587. The name also appeared in the Hearth Tax records of Yorkshire in 1672, indicating its presence in different regions of England during that time period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Haskey surname was William Haskey (1635-1701), a prominent merchant and landowner from Devonshire. He was known for his involvement in the thriving wool trade and left a substantial inheritance to his descendants upon his passing.

The Haskey name has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Haskey Farm in Derbyshire and Haskey Wood in Worcestershire. These place names might have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Another individual of historical significance was Sir Robert Haskey (1720-1798), a distinguished naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. He was commended for his valor and leadership during several naval battles against the French and Spanish fleets.

In the 19th century, the Haskey surname gained further prominence with the accomplishments of Elizabeth Haskey (1819-1892), a renowned author and poet whose works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and emotional depth. Her collection of poems, "Echoes from the Heart," was particularly popular among literary circles of the time.

Throughout its history, the Haskey surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haskey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haskey 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 24 Haskeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.01x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 24 7.01x
Middlesex 21 2.07x
Warwickshire 17 6.65x
Derbyshire 11 6.93x
Nottinghamshire 7 5.12x
Lancashire 6 0.50x
Leicestershire 6 5.34x
Cheshire 5 2.23x
Kent 4 1.16x
Durham 1 0.33x
Glamorgan 1 0.57x
Shropshire 1 1.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Derby St Alkmund in Derbyshire leads with 10 Haskeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 210.08x.

Place Total Index
Derby St Alkmund 10 210.08x
Aston 9 12.78x
St Marylebone London 8 14.77x
Hucknall Torkard 7 201.73x
Leicester St Mary 6 66.01x
Birmingham 5 5.87x
Everton 5 13.03x
Paddington London 5 13.40x
Runcorn 5 96.90x
Tipton 5 47.71x
Burntwood Edial 4 182.65x
Fazeley 4 645.16x
Greenwich 4 24.77x
Hammersmith London 4 16.01x
Bolehall Glascote 3 277.78x
St Anne Soho London 3 51.81x
Stoke Upon Trent 3 8.26x
Stone 3 68.49x
Walsall Foreign 2 11.31x
Aberdare 1 8.25x
Burton Upon Trent 1 12.48x
Cannock 1 16.75x
Cheetham 1 11.14x
Chester Le Street 1 43.10x
Doveridge 1 416.67x
Isleworth 1 22.17x
Shenstone 1 114.94x
Shifnal 1 42.02x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 9
Sarah 8
Alice 2
Amy 2
Ann 2
Elizabeth 2
Emily 2
Fanny 2
Jane 2
Maria 2
Ada 1
Annie 1
Beatrice 1
C. 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Helen 1
Isabelle 1
Johannah 1
Margt. 1
Martha 1
May 1
Minnie 1
Phoebe 1
Selina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 7
William 7
John 6
George 4
Samuel 3
Ernest 2
Henry 2
Herbert 2
Isaac 2
Thomas 2
Adam 1
Alfred 1
Amos 1
Arthur 1
Enoch 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Richard 1
Richd. 1
Roland 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Haskey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haskey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 103 people were recorded with the Haskey surname. That placed it at #19,410 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haskey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016. That gives Haskey a modern rank of #17,572.

What does the Haskey surname mean?

A variant spelling of the English surname Haskew, likely of Norman origin referring to someone living near an ash tree.

What does the Haskey map show?

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