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UK surname

Hassey

An English surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone from Hassy, France.

In the 1881 census there were 75 people recorded with the Hassey surname, ranking it #22,893 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 85, ranked #32,637, down from #22,893 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Breckland, Warrington and Bristol.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hassey is 228 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13.3%.

1881 census count

75

Ranked #22,893

Modern count

85

2016, ranked #32,637

Peak year

1861

228 bearers

Map years

2

1861 to 1891

Key insights

  • Hassey had 75 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,893 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016, ranked #32,637.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 228 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hassey surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hassey surname density by area, 1891 census.

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Timeline

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Hassey 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 70 #21,020
1861 historical 228 #10,703
1881 historical 75 #22,893
1891 historical 204 #14,702
1901 historical 88 #24,270
1911 historical 87 #24,147
1997 modern 97 #27,342
1998 modern 99 #27,785
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 104 #27,150
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 105 #27,123
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 89 #29,683
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 90 #30,228
2008 modern 90 #30,567
2009 modern 92 #30,820
2010 modern 89 #31,745
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 78 #33,044
2013 modern 83 #32,813
2014 modern 82 #32,992
2015 modern 82 #32,911
2016 modern 85 #32,637

Geography

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Where Hasseys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes, St Pancras, St Dunstan Stepney and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Breckland, Warrington, Bristol and Halton. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 London parishes London 1
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Breckland 016 Breckland
2 Warrington 013 Warrington
3 Bristol 028 Bristol, City of
4 Halton 011 Halton
5 Halton 012 Halton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hassey

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hassey

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

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

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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, Hassey 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

Hassey 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

Hassey falls in decile 4 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 Hassey 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 Hassey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hassey

The surname Hassey has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the old English word "haes" or "haesu," meaning "swampy ground" or "marshland." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with people who lived near or worked in such areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which mentions a William de la Hasse. This spelling variation, "de la Hasse," indicates the name's connection to a specific location or place name.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hasse, Hassy, and Hassey, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping at the time. Some historical references include a Robert Hassy, who was listed in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1396, and a John Hassey, mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1428.

In the 16th century, the name Hassey gained prominence with the birth of Edward Hassey (1547-1609), an English politician and member of Parliament for Andover. Another notable figure was Sir James Hassey (1588-1672), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Devon, who founded Hassey's Hospital, a charity school in Bristol.

The 17th century saw the rise of William Hassey (1610-1672), a prominent Puritan minister and author from Oxfordshire. He was known for his influential work, "The Church Militant Triumphant Over the Dragon and his Angels," published in 1661.

In the 18th century, the name Hassey was associated with John Hassey (1717-1788), a successful landowner and businessman from Wiltshire. He was instrumental in the development of the town of Trowbridge and played a significant role in its economic growth.

The 19th century brought forth Thomas Hassey (1824-1898), a renowned architect from London. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including St. Mary's Church in Islington and the Vestry Hall in Clerkenwell.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the surname Hassey, it is important to note that the name has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hassey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hassey 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. Lancashire leads with 17 Hasseys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.99x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 17 1.99x
Middlesex 17 2.36x
Cheshire 14 8.79x
Surrey 11 3.13x
Yorkshire 4 0.56x
Glamorgan 3 2.39x
Gloucestershire 3 2.12x
Essex 1 0.70x
Hampshire 1 0.68x
Kent 1 0.41x
Lanarkshire 1 0.43x
Warwickshire 1 0.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 9 Hasseys recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.31x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 9 17.31x
Tintwistle 8 941.18x
Blackburn 6 26.34x
Hackney London 6 14.83x
Mile End Old Town London 6 39.06x
Runcorn 6 163.49x
Camberwell 5 10.85x
Chelsea London 4 18.40x
Sutton 4 157.48x
Warley 4 193.24x
Bitton 2 162.60x
Swansea Town 2 19.42x
Barony 1 1.69x
Birmingham 1 1.65x
Bristol Christchurch 1 476.19x
Clitheroe 1 39.68x
Ealing 1 15.50x
Folkestone 1 20.92x
Great Bolton 1 8.82x
Hursley 1 294.12x
Roath 1 17.51x
Stebbing 1 357.14x
Wandsworth 1 14.39x
Woking 1 47.17x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

FAQ

Hassey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hassey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 75 people were recorded with the Hassey surname. That placed it at #22,893 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hassey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016. That gives Hassey a modern rank of #32,637.

What does the Hassey surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone from Hassy, France.

What does the Hassey map show?

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