UK surname
A surname referring to one who harbors feelings of resentment or dislike towards others.
In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Hater surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #27,019 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Brighton and Preston. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hater is 760 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.3%.
1881 census count
47
Ranked #27,019
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
760 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hater surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hater 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 | 239 | #9,092 |
| 1861 | historical | 760 | #3,598 |
| 1881 | historical | 47 | #27,019 |
| 1891 | historical | 270 | #12,027 |
| 1901 | historical | 26 | #31,152 |
| 1911 | historical | 71 | #25,742 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Brighton, Preston, Liverpool and St Matthew Bethnal Green. 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 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 2 | Brighton | Sussex |
| 3 | Preston | Lancashire |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Matthew Bethnal Green | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hater 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 Hater, 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 Hater surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hater 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, Hater 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 Hater is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hater, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "Hater" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "hater", which means "one who hates". This surname is thought to have first appeared in England during the late 13th century, likely as a descriptive name for someone with a particularly hateful or resentful personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hater can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John le Hater is listed. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled with the prefix "le", which was common in Middle English surnames derived from occupations or personal characteristics.
In the 15th century, the surname Hater appears in various records from the county of Gloucestershire, including the Inquisitiones Post Mortem from 1442, which mentions a Thomas Hater. This indicates that the surname had spread to other parts of England during this period.
By the 16th century, the surname Hater had become more widespread, with records showing individuals bearing this name in various regions of England. One notable example is Robert Hater, a merchant from London who is mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1567.
In the 17th century, the Hater surname can be found in several parish records and court documents. For instance, the marriage of William Hater and Elizabeth Smyth is recorded in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick in 1632. Additionally, a John Hater is mentioned in the Quarter Sessions Records of Wiltshire in 1674, indicating that the surname had spread to different parts of the country.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Hater was Thomas Hater, born in 1492 in Gloucestershire. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Hater, a midwife from London who lived during the late 16th century and was mentioned in several court records from the time.
In the 18th century, the Hater surname continued to be present in various regions of England. For example, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham list the birth of Samuel Hater in 1712. Additionally, a William Hater is mentioned in the land tax records of Oxfordshire in 1768.
By the 19th century, the Hater surname had spread beyond England, with records showing individuals bearing this name in other parts of the United Kingdom and even in some parts of North America. One notable figure from this period was John Hater, a Scottish-born writer and poet who lived from 1822 to 1892.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hater 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 20 Haters recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.36x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 20 | 4.36x |
| Kent | 7 | 4.48x |
| Surrey | 5 | 2.24x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.74x |
| Glamorgan | 3 | 3.76x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2.84x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 1.29x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.06x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 2.53x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.87x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.22x |
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 6 Haters recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 6 | 13.50x |
| Speldhurst | 6 | 750.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 6 | 24.52x |
| Chiswick | 5 | 200.00x |
| Camberwell | 4 | 13.66x |
| Oldham | 4 | 22.78x |
| Clase | 3 | 101.01x |
| Norwich St George Tombland | 2 | 1666.67x |
| Wednesbury | 2 | 51.68x |
| Ampleforth Oswaldkirk | 1 | 2000.00x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 2.60x |
| Boldre | 1 | 294.12x |
| Croydon | 1 | 8.06x |
| Deptford St Paul | 1 | 8.29x |
| Friern Barnet | 1 | 99.01x |
| Isleworth | 1 | 49.02x |
| Shrewsbury Holy Cross | 1 | 227.27x |
| St George Bloomsbury | 1 | 38.02x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hater 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 Hater surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Hater surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Hater a modern rank of #37,278.
A surname referring to one who harbors feelings of resentment or dislike towards others.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hater 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.