UK surname
An English surname derived from the town of Hastings.
In the 1881 census there were 184 people recorded with the Hasting surname, ranking it #13,551 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 42, ranked #35,336, down from #13,551 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Larbert, Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hasting is 355 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 77.2%.
1881 census count
184
Ranked #13,551
Modern count
42
2016, ranked #35,336
Peak year
1861
355 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hasting surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hasting surname density by area, 1881 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 | 264 | #8,419 |
| 1861 | historical | 355 | #7,198 |
| 1881 | historical | 184 | #13,551 |
| 1891 | historical | 229 | #13,539 |
| 1901 | historical | 158 | #17,507 |
| 1911 | historical | 211 | #14,467 |
| 1997 | modern | 70 | #30,618 |
| 1998 | modern | 53 | #32,633 |
| 1999 | modern | 43 | #33,683 |
| 2000 | modern | 30 | #34,885 |
| 2001 | modern | 23 | #35,451 |
| 2002 | modern | 21 | #35,798 |
| 2003 | modern | 21 | #35,825 |
| 2004 | modern | 22 | #35,878 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 27 | #35,746 |
| 2007 | modern | 27 | #35,876 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 31 | #35,794 |
| 2010 | modern | 37 | #35,566 |
| 2011 | modern | 32 | #35,831 |
| 2012 | modern | 39 | #35,415 |
| 2013 | modern | 46 | #35,110 |
| 2014 | modern | 44 | #35,241 |
| 2015 | modern | 38 | #35,526 |
| 2016 | modern | 42 | #35,336 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Larbert, Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley, London parishes and St Mary Islington. 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 | Larbert | Stirling |
| 2 | Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hasting 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 Hasting, 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 Hasting surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hasting 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, Hasting 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 Hasting is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hasting, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hasting has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the town of Hastings in East Sussex. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "hæst" meaning a tall spreading plant like a bramble, and "ingas" meaning the dwellers.
One of the earliest known references to the name Hasting can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which records a landholder named Hasten in Suffolk. It is possible that this entry refers to an individual with the surname Hasting, or a variant spelling.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named William de Hastings was recorded as a tenant-in-chief in Leicestershire and Warwickshire. He is believed to have been born around 1090 and died in 1165.
Another prominent individual with the surname Hasting was John Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (1262-1313). He was an English nobleman and military leader who served under King Edward I and played a significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence.
During the 15th century, William Hastings (1430-1483) was a close friend and loyal supporter of King Edward IV. He served as Lord Chamberlain and was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses.
The Hastings family continued to be influential in subsequent centuries. One notable figure was Henry Hastings, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon (1535-1595), who was a member of Queen Elizabeth I's Privy Council and served as Lord President of the North.
In the 17th century, Henry Hastings, 5th Earl of Huntingdon (1586-1643), was a prominent Puritan and supporter of the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War.
Throughout history, the surname Hasting has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Hastings in East Sussex, Hastingbury in Gloucestershire, and Hastings in Northamptonshire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hasting 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 50 Hastings recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.80x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 50 | 2.80x |
| Stirlingshire | 21 | 31.90x |
| Yorkshire | 13 | 0.73x |
| Lancashire | 11 | 0.52x |
| Durham | 10 | 1.88x |
| Lanarkshire | 8 | 1.39x |
| Warwickshire | 7 | 1.56x |
| Gloucestershire | 5 | 1.43x |
| Norfolk | 5 | 1.82x |
| Sussex | 5 | 1.66x |
| Worcestershire | 5 | 2.15x |
| Kirkcudbrightshire | 4 | 15.48x |
| Cumberland | 3 | 1.95x |
| Kent | 3 | 0.49x |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 1.05x |
| Midlothian | 3 | 1.25x |
| Northamptonshire | 3 | 1.79x |
| Ayrshire | 2 | 1.50x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 0.64x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 0.55x |
| Hertfordshire | 2 | 1.63x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 0.33x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.23x |
| Aberdeenshire | 1 | 0.60x |
| Angus | 1 | 0.60x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 0.75x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 0.93x |
| Caernarfonshire | 1 | 1.39x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 0.88x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.25x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.27x |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 3.02x |
| Nairnshire | 1 | 18.35x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.35x |
| West Lothian | 1 | 3.72x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 22 Hastings recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.72x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hasting surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Elizabeth | 9 |
| Sarah | 5 |
| Annie | 4 |
| Eliza | 4 |
| Charlotte | 3 |
| Florence | 3 |
| Hannah | 3 |
| Alice | 2 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Annette | 2 |
| Constance | 2 |
| Edith | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Jane | 2 |
| Lucy | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Adelaide | 1 |
| Agnes | 1 |
| Alexine | 1 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Eulalie | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Georgiana | 1 |
| Hester | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Lisa | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hasting surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 11 |
| James | 5 |
| Joseph | 5 |
| William | 4 |
| Alfred | 3 |
| Henry | 3 |
| Robert | 3 |
| Thomas | 3 |
| Arthur | 2 |
| Charles | 2 |
| Frederick | 2 |
| Mathew | 2 |
| Samuel | 2 |
| Augustus | 1 |
| Courtenay | 1 |
| Daniel | 1 |
| Edmond | 1 |
| Edward | 1 |
| Ernest | 1 |
| Eustace | 1 |
| George | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| Hugh | 1 |
| Richard | 1 |
| Roger | 1 |
| Shepard | 1 |
| Smith | 1 |
| Sydney | 1 |
| Walter | 1 |
| Warren | 1 |
| Willie | 1 |
| Wm. | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 184 people were recorded with the Hasting surname. That placed it at #13,551 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 42 in 2016. That gives Hasting a modern rank of #35,336.
An English surname derived from the town of Hastings.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hasting 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.