UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place called Hasley.
In the 1881 census there were 76 people recorded with the Hasley surname, ranking it #22,745 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 68, ranked #33,826, down from #22,745 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, St Leonard Shoreditch and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hasley is 326 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 10.5%.
1881 census count
76
Ranked #22,745
Modern count
68
2016, ranked #33,826
Peak year
1861
326 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hasley surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hasley surname density by area, 1891 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 | 111 | #16,006 |
| 1861 | historical | 326 | #7,814 |
| 1881 | historical | 76 | #22,745 |
| 1891 | historical | 159 | #17,636 |
| 1901 | historical | 71 | #26,277 |
| 1911 | historical | 71 | #25,742 |
| 1997 | modern | 62 | #31,412 |
| 1998 | modern | 62 | #31,735 |
| 1999 | modern | 70 | #31,135 |
| 2000 | modern | 68 | #31,380 |
| 2001 | modern | 57 | #32,275 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 53 | #33,076 |
| 2004 | modern | 64 | #32,286 |
| 2005 | modern | 63 | #32,602 |
| 2006 | modern | 62 | #33,043 |
| 2007 | modern | 65 | #33,045 |
| 2008 | modern | 68 | #33,047 |
| 2009 | modern | 62 | #33,832 |
| 2010 | modern | 64 | #33,946 |
| 2011 | modern | 66 | #33,768 |
| 2012 | modern | 69 | #33,695 |
| 2013 | modern | 72 | #33,631 |
| 2014 | modern | 65 | #34,082 |
| 2015 | modern | 65 | #34,036 |
| 2016 | modern | 68 | #33,826 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Manchester and Merthyr Tydfil. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Merthyr Tydfil | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hasley 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 Hasley, 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 Hasley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hasley 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, Hasley 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 Hasley is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hasley, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hasley is of English origin, deriving from a locational name referring to a place in Lancashire, England. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "hæsl" meaning "hazel" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing or meadow." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a hazel-wood or hazel clearing.
The earliest known record of the name Hasley dates back to the late 12th century, appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195. This early record is spelled as "de Haseleia," reflecting the locational origins of the name.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a place called "Haseleie" is mentioned, which is believed to be the earliest known reference to the place from which the surname Hasley derived. This entry supports the theory that the name originated as a locational surname.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Hasley surname was Richard de Haseleia, who is recorded in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1208. Another early record is that of Willelmus de Haseley, found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1279.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Hasley surname. These include:
1. William Hasley (c. 1540-1590), an English composer and organist during the Renaissance period. 2. John Hasley (1670-1736), an English architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London. 3. Elizabeth Hasley (1774-1846), a British writer and poet known for her works on religious and moral themes. 4. Thomas Hasley (1820-1895), an American Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and later became a prominent farmer in Ohio. 5. Robert Hasley (1892-1964), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party in the mid-20th century.
While the surname Hasley is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hasley 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. Middlesex leads with 24 Hasleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.28x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 24 | 3.28x |
| Staffordshire | 8 | 3.24x |
| Kent | 6 | 2.40x |
| Surrey | 6 | 1.68x |
| Berkshire | 5 | 9.11x |
| Cumberland | 5 | 7.94x |
| Warwickshire | 5 | 2.71x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.46x |
| Worcestershire | 4 | 4.19x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 2.41x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.33x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2.03x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 1.58x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.14x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clewer in Berkshire leads with 5 Hasleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 222.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Clewer | 5 | 222.22x |
| Wolverhampton | 5 | 26.33x |
| Aston | 4 | 7.87x |
| Bromley London | 4 | 24.86x |
| Cleator | 4 | 152.67x |
| Greenwich | 4 | 34.33x |
| Kidderminster Borough | 4 | 71.56x |
| Westminster St John | 4 | 44.89x |
| Barton Under Needwood | 3 | 666.67x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 7.32x |
| Clerkenwell London | 2 | 11.58x |
| Islington London | 2 | 2.82x |
| Liverpool | 2 | 3.79x |
| Poplar London | 2 | 14.48x |
| Redruth | 2 | 85.47x |
| Selston | 2 | 181.82x |
| South Stoneham | 2 | 61.54x |
| St Gilesin Fields London | 2 | 322.58x |
| St Luke London | 2 | 17.05x |
| Arlecdon | 1 | 59.88x |
| Battersea | 1 | 3.71x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 3.15x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 1.63x |
| Blackburn | 1 | 4.33x |
| Clapham | 1 | 10.93x |
| Didsbury | 1 | 86.96x |
| Hendon | 1 | 38.02x |
| Huddersfield | 1 | 9.47x |
| Leigh | 1 | 769.23x |
| Newington | 1 | 3.70x |
| Oldbury | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Oxted | 1 | 232.56x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 3.72x |
| Richmond | 1 | 20.04x |
| Sutton Valence | 1 | 357.14x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 10.85x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hasley 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 Hasley surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 76 people were recorded with the Hasley surname. That placed it at #22,745 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 68 in 2016. That gives Hasley a modern rank of #33,826.
A locational surname derived from a place called Hasley.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hasley 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.