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UK surname

Havery

A variant anglicized spelling of the French surname Haverie, meaning someone from Haverie in Normandy.

In the 1881 census there were 48 people recorded with the Havery surname, ranking it #26,869 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, up from #26,869 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Gateshead, Newcastle All Saints and Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gateshead, Northumberland and High Peak.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Havery is 172 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 258.3%.

1881 census count

48

Ranked #26,869

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

2016

172 bearers

Map years

6

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Havery had 48 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,869 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 126 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Havery surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Havery surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Havery 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 79 #19,712
1861 historical 126 #17,569
1881 historical 48 #26,869
1891 historical 87 #25,802
1901 historical 108 #21,836
1911 historical 105 #22,064
1997 modern 155 #20,684
1998 modern 158 #20,992
1999 modern 150 #21,826
2000 modern 149 #21,874
2001 modern 147 #21,756
2002 modern 143 #22,595
2003 modern 145 #22,172
2004 modern 139 #22,891
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 139 #23,377
2008 modern 136 #24,004
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 154 #23,082
2011 modern 155 #22,790
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 157 #22,904
2014 modern 163 #22,547
2015 modern 169 #21,888
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Haverys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Gateshead, Newcastle All Saints, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon), Manchester and Tweedmouth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gateshead, Northumberland and High Peak. 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 Gateshead Durham
2 Newcastle All Saints Northumberland
3 Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) Northumberland
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Tweedmouth Northumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gateshead 016 Gateshead
2 Northumberland 020 Northumberland
3 Gateshead 001 Gateshead
4 Gateshead 010 Gateshead
5 High Peak 005 High Peak

Forenames

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First names often paired with Havery

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Havery

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Havery surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Havery household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Havery is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Havery is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Havery 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Havery is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Havery

The surname Havery is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hafre," meaning "oats" or "oat field." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or grew oats.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Havery can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where it is spelled "Haverie." This document mentions a person by the name of Robert Haverie, indicating the presence of the surname in the county during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Havery," "Haverie," and "Haveri," in records from different parts of England. For example, the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273 mention a John Haveri, and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 include a Thomas Havery.

The name Havery is also linked to several place names in England, such as Havering in Essex, which was originally known as "Havering atte Bower." This place name is believed to have derived from the same Old English word "hafre," suggesting a connection between the surname and the location.

One notable historical figure with the surname Havery was Sir John Havery, a Member of Parliament for the Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in Dorset during the 16th century. He served in this role from 1553 to 1558.

Another individual of note was William Havery, born in 1654 in Gloucestershire, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative clock mechanisms and was recognized for his contributions to horology during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the surname Havery was also found in Scotland, as evidenced by the birth of John Havery in Dundee in 1678. This suggests that the name may have spread from England to other parts of the British Isles during this period.

Other notable individuals with the surname Havery include:

1. Elizabeth Havery (1702-1781), an English writer and poet from Wiltshire. 2. Robert Havery (1792-1868), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. 3. Thomas Havery (1823-1899), an English businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, known for his charitable contributions to various causes. 4. Mary Havery (1841-1912), a British educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in London.

While the surname Havery is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the cultural and historical tapestry of the regions where it has been present.

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1881 census detail

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Havery families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Havery 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. Northumberland leads with 13 Haverys recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.67x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 13 18.67x
Lancashire 10 1.80x
Hertfordshire 7 21.70x
Surrey 5 2.19x
Durham 3 2.15x
Cumberland 2 4.96x
Lanarkshire 2 1.32x
Middlesex 2 0.43x
Sussex 2 2.53x
Gloucestershire 1 1.09x
Roxburghshire 1 11.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gorton in Lancashire leads with 8 Haverys recorded in 1881 and an index of 153.26x.

Place Total Index
Gorton 8 153.26x
St Albans St Peter 7 642.20x
Newton By The Sea 5 12500.00x
Battersea 4 23.23x
Tweedmouth 4 459.77x
Gateshead 3 28.79x
Crosscanonby 2 150.38x
Govan 2 5.34x
Hastings St Mary 2 102.04x
Hulme 2 17.26x
Belford 1 666.67x
Cheam 1 416.67x
Cheltenham 1 14.12x
Kelso 1 119.05x
Kensington London 1 3.84x
Lowick 1 416.67x
North Charlton 1 3333.33x
St Martin In Fields 1 35.71x
Tynemouth 1 26.81x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 5
Thomas 3
James 2
John 2
Joseph 2
Robert 2
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Geo. 1
George 1
Henry 1
Ralph 1
Steven 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Havery surname: questions and answers

How common was the Havery surname in 1881?

In 1881, 48 people were recorded with the Havery surname. That placed it at #26,869 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Havery surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Havery a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Havery surname mean?

A variant anglicized spelling of the French surname Haverie, meaning someone from Haverie in Normandy.

What does the Havery map show?

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