UK surname
A surname derived from an Old English place name meaning "the enclosed path or road."
In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Hatheway surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 7, ranked #37,967, down from #33,498 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Windsor, Old and Rowley Regis. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hatheway is 108 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 133.3%.
1881 census count
3
Ranked #33,498
Modern count
7
2016, ranked #37,967
Peak year
1861
108 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hatheway surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hatheway surname density by area, 1861 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 | 5 | #32,456 |
| 1861 | historical | 108 | #19,856 |
| 1881 | historical | 3 | #33,498 |
| 1891 | historical | 31 | #31,820 |
| 1901 | historical | 16 | #32,260 |
| 1911 | historical | 6 | #33,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 3 | #38,494 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 3 | #38,546 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 7 | #37,920 |
| 2016 | modern | 7 | #37,967 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Windsor, Old, Rowley Regis, Auckland St Andrew and Churcham. 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 | Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Windsor, Old | Berkshire |
| 3 | Rowley Regis | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Auckland St Andrew | Durham |
| 5 | Churcham | Gloucestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hatheway 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 Hatheway, 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 Hatheway surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hatheway 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, Hatheway 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 Hatheway is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hatheway, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HATHEWAY is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is a locational name, derived from the town of Hatheway in Gloucestershire, England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "haeth" meaning "heather" and "weg" meaning "way" or "path," indicating it was likely a path or road through a heather-covered area.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hathewege." This ancient record provides evidence of the surname's existence in England during the 11th century.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire (1327), where it was recorded as "Rycharde de Hathewaye." The spellings of the name varied over time, including Hathwaye, Hathway, and Hathaway.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John Hatheway, born in Oxfordshire, England, in the late 15th century. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several land deeds from the period.
Another notable figure was William Hatheway (1598-1672), an English sailor and explorer who accompanied Captain John Smith on his voyages to the New World. He is known for his detailed accounts of the Native American tribes they encountered.
In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, where several Hatheway families had settled after emigrating from England. One of these early settlers was Thomas Hatheway (1620-1688), who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1638 and later became a respected member of the community.
During the American Revolutionary War, Captain Nathaniel Hatheway (1741-1821) served in the Continental Army and fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill.
In the 19th century, the name was associated with notable figures like Henry Hatheway (1809-1876), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Detroit, Michigan.
The surname HATHEWAY has a rich historical background, originating in medieval England and spreading across the Atlantic to the American colonies. Despite variations in spelling over the centuries, the name has maintained its connection to its locational roots and has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hatheway 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. Surrey leads with 2 Hatheways recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.05x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 2 | 14.05x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 13.57x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 1 Hatheways recorded in 1881 and an index of 49.26x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Aston | 1 | 49.26x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 39.22x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 1 | 169.49x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hatheway surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Hatheway surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 7 in 2016. That gives Hatheway a modern rank of #37,967.
A surname derived from an Old English place name meaning "the enclosed path or road."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hatheway 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.