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UK surname

Haver

A surname likely derived from the Dutch word for "oats".

In the 1881 census there were 70 people recorded with the Haver surname, ranking it #23,670 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, down from #23,670 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Powys, Doncaster and South Kesteven.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haver is 113 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 57.1%.

1881 census count

70

Ranked #23,670

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2014

113 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haver had 70 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,670 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 93 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Haver surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haver surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Haver 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 41 #25,926
1861 historical 93 #22,009
1881 historical 70 #23,670
1891 historical 77 #27,169
1901 historical 83 #24,900
1911 historical 92 #23,580
1997 modern 107 #25,924
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 105 #27,123
2003 modern 108 #26,486
2004 modern 106 #27,045
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 110 #27,391
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 109 #28,653
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 106 #29,895
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Havers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Powys, Doncaster, South Kesteven and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Powys 015 Powys
2 Doncaster 006 Doncaster
3 South Kesteven 011 South Kesteven
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 040 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 042 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haver

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haver

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Haver, 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 Haver surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Haver 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Haver is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haver 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Haver 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 Haver is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Haver

The surname "HAVER" is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "haver," which means "oats" or "oat grower." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who cultivated or worked with oats.

In the region of Bavaria, the name "HAVER" can be traced back to the town of Haverstadt, which was mentioned in records as early as 1297. It is possible that the name was initially associated with this particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HAVER" appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the region of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was present in this area during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans HAVER was born in the town of Nuremberg, Bavaria, around the year 1420. He was a prominent merchant and member of the local guild.

Another notable individual with the surname "HAVER" was Johann HAVER, a German theologian and author who lived from 1516 to 1572. He wrote several influential works on religious philosophy and is considered a significant figure in the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, a man named Christoph HAVER (1598-1670) was a renowned clockmaker and instrument maker in the city of Nuremberg. His intricate timepieces and scientific instruments were highly prized by collectors and nobility throughout Europe.

During the 18th century, a family of artists and engravers named HAVER hailed from the town of Augsburg in Bavaria. The most notable among them was Johann Baptist HAVER (1734-1799), whose etchings and engravings depicting religious and historical scenes were widely admired.

In the 19th century, the German composer and organist Johann Baptist HAVER (1809-1887) gained recognition for his sacred music compositions and his work as a church organist in the city of Munich.

Throughout its history, the surname "HAVER" has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. While the name may have originated as a reference to oat cultivation or a specific place, it has since become associated with a diverse range of notable individuals and professions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haver families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haver 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 12 Havers recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.46x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 12 1.46x
Northumberland 12 11.65x
Hampshire 9 6.34x
Middlesex 9 1.30x
Glamorgan 4 3.32x
Kent 4 1.69x
Northamptonshire 4 6.14x
Nottinghamshire 4 4.29x
Aberdeenshire 3 4.68x
Durham 2 0.97x
Yorkshire 2 0.29x
Berkshire 1 1.92x
Gloucestershire 1 0.74x
Lincolnshire 1 0.90x
Midlothian 1 1.08x
Oxfordshire 1 2.34x
Sussex 1 0.86x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 9 Havers recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.36x.

Place Total Index
Portsea 9 32.36x
Bootle Cum Linacre 7 107.36x
Westgate 7 109.72x
St George Hanover Square 6 49.18x
Byker 5 98.23x
Ashton Under Lyne 4 22.27x
Kettering 4 152.09x
Llandaff 4 99.75x
Nottingham St Mary 4 16.57x
Insch 3 833.33x
Beverley St Martin 1 86.96x
Bishopwearmouth 1 5.66x
Dover Castle 1 588.24x
Formby 1 107.53x
Hastings St Leonards 1 58.14x
Holy Trinity 1 6.06x
Lee 1 29.15x
Leith South 1 769.23x
Lewisham 1 7.94x
Limehouse London 1 13.16x
New Windsor 1 57.14x
Oxford St Giles 1 49.02x
Scrivelsby 1 3333.33x
Shoreditch London 1 3.33x
South Cerney 1 454.55x
St Marylebone London 1 2.70x
Stella 1 555.56x
Woolwich 1 11.45x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 6
Sarah 4
Ann 2
Elizabeth 2
Margaret 2
Annie 1
Bertha 1
Bolly 1
Caroline 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Frances 1
Jessie 1
Louisa 1
Lydia 1
Margt. 1
Martha 1
Minnie 1
Sabina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 7
Thomas 5
George 3
Edward 2
Ernest 2
Jacob 2
William 2
Wm. 2
Andrew 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Henry 1
Infant 1
James 1
Joseph 1
Patrick 1
Samuel 1
Severin 1

FAQ

Haver surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haver surname in 1881?

In 1881, 70 people were recorded with the Haver surname. That placed it at #23,670 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haver surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Haver a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Haver surname mean?

A surname likely derived from the Dutch word for "oats".

What does the Haver map show?

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