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UK surname

Hauxwell

An English surname originating as a habitational name for someone from Hauxwell, Yorkshire.

In the 1881 census there were 176 people recorded with the Hauxwell surname, ranking it #13,930 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 419, ranked #11,445, up from #13,930 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Cockfield, Darlington and Yarm. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Darlington and County Durham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hauxwell is 457 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 138.1%.

1881 census count

176

Ranked #13,930

Modern count

419

2016, ranked #11,445

Peak year

2010

457 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hauxwell had 176 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,930 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 419 in 2016, ranked #11,445.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 369 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Hauxwell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hauxwell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hauxwell 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 89 #18,446
1861 historical 69 #25,057
1881 historical 176 #13,930
1891 historical 184 #15,869
1901 historical 325 #11,017
1911 historical 369 #9,867
1997 modern 412 #10,759
1998 modern 424 #10,880
1999 modern 434 #10,784
2000 modern 430 #10,804
2001 modern 425 #10,716
2002 modern 434 #10,751
2003 modern 419 #10,875
2004 modern 406 #11,155
2005 modern 415 #10,878
2006 modern 410 #11,015
2007 modern 428 #10,766
2008 modern 438 #10,668
2009 modern 451 #10,649
2010 modern 457 #10,770
2011 modern 451 #10,766
2012 modern 430 #11,065
2013 modern 421 #11,462
2014 modern 419 #11,592
2015 modern 421 #11,435
2016 modern 419 #11,445

Geography

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Where Hauxwells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Cockfield, Darlington, Yarm, Gateshead and Greatham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Darlington and County Durham. 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 Cockfield Durham
2 Darlington Durham
3 Yarm Durham
4 Gateshead Durham
5 Greatham Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Darlington 012 Darlington
2 Darlington 005 Darlington
3 Darlington 006 Darlington
4 County Durham 045 County Durham
5 County Durham 046 County Durham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hauxwell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hauxwell

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Hauxwell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Hauxwell household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Hauxwell is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hauxwell is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

4
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hauxwell falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hauxwell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hauxwell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hauxwell

The surname Hauxwell has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "haux," meaning "ravine" or "steep valley," and "well," referring to a water source or spring. This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographical location characterized by a ravine or valley with a well or water source nearby.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hauxwell name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is mentioned in connection with landholdings in the county of Yorkshire, indicating that the family likely had roots in this northern region of England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Hauxwell was recorded as a landowner in the Yorkshire village of Hauxwell, which likely took its name from the family. This village is situated near the River Ure and is known for its picturesque setting amid the Yorkshire Dales.

During the 16th century, the Hauxwell family gained prominence in the town of Knaresbrough, Yorkshire. John Hauxwell (1512-1589) served as the Mayor of Knaresbrough and was a prominent figure in the local community. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the region for generations.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Hauxwell family migrated to the United States, settling in the colonies of Virginia and Maryland. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of William Hauxwell, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and established a plantation near the Rappahannock River.

Another notable individual with the Hauxwell surname was Thomas Hauxwell (1720-1788), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He was commended for his bravery and leadership during several naval engagements.

As the Hauxwell family spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Hauxswell, Hawkswell, and Haukeswell, reflecting regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

Overall, the surname Hauxwell has a rich history rooted in the geography and landholdings of northern England, particularly in the county of Yorkshire. While the name may have originated from a specific location or feature, it has since become associated with individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hauxwell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hauxwell 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. Yorkshire leads with 83 Hauxwells recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.85x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 83 4.85x
Durham 72 14.02x
Sussex 10 3.44x
Middlesex 3 0.17x
Surrey 3 0.36x
Fife 2 1.96x
Isle of Man 1 3.12x
Lanarkshire 1 0.18x
Lancashire 1 0.05x
Northumberland 1 0.39x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Greatham in Durham leads with 17 Hauxwells recorded in 1881 and an index of 3863.64x.

Place Total Index
Greatham 17 3863.64x
Spennithorne 9 7500.00x
Winston 9 4500.00x
Richmond 8 299.63x
Stockton On Tees 8 32.31x
Yarm 8 909.09x
Ellingtons 7 14000.00x
Sherburn 7 448.72x
Barden In Leyburn 6 12000.00x
Crakehall 6 2068.97x
Darlington 6 30.26x
Elland Cum Greetland 6 77.82x
Framwellgate 6 197.37x
Helmington Row 6 251.05x
Brighton 5 8.51x
Crook Billy Row 5 75.99x
Lofthouse 5 196.08x
Crossgate 4 177.78x
Horsham 4 70.80x
Whitby 4 69.32x
Harmby 3 2727.27x
Howden Thorpe In 3 1666.67x
Lambeth 3 1.99x
Wakefield 3 22.85x
Constable Burton 2 1538.46x
Cults 2 476.19x
Great Ayton 2 190.48x
Hornsey 2 9.16x
Hunslet 2 7.50x
Lynesack Softley 2 143.88x
Middleham 2 416.67x
Wortley In Bramley 2 14.76x
Barton Upon Irwell 1 6.49x
Bedale 1 161.29x
Durham St Nicholas 1 79.37x
Ferry Fryston 1 149.25x
Glasgow 1 1.01x
Hurstpierpoint 1 61.73x
Islington London 1 0.60x
Kirkleatham 1 43.29x
Malew 1 35.71x
Mason 1 169.49x
Newbottle 1 35.71x
Normanton 1 19.46x
Scruton 1 476.19x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Hauxwell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hauxwell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 176 people were recorded with the Hauxwell surname. That placed it at #13,930 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hauxwell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 419 in 2016. That gives Hauxwell a modern rank of #11,445.

What does the Hauxwell surname mean?

An English surname originating as a habitational name for someone from Hauxwell, Yorkshire.

What does the Hauxwell map show?

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