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UK surname

Haves

A surname indicating one who has or possesses something, likely derived from the archaic verb "to have."

In the 1881 census there were 52 people recorded with the Haves surname, ranking it #26,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 71, ranked #33,633, down from #26,281 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Debden, London parishes and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Dover and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haves is 175 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 36.5%.

1881 census count

52

Ranked #26,281

Modern count

71

2016, ranked #33,633

Peak year

1861

175 bearers

Map years

3

1861 to 1998

Key insights

  • • Haves had 52 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,281 surname in that year.
  • • The latest modern count shown here is 71 in 2016, ranked #33,633.
  • • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 175 in 1861.
  • • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

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Haves surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haves surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Haves 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 90 #18,317
1861 historical 175 #13,409
1881 historical 52 #26,281
1891 historical 101 #23,870
1901 historical 58 #27,724
1911 historical 77 #25,106
1997 modern 115 #24,834
1998 modern 113 #25,731
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 78 #30,601
2003 modern 79 #30,549
2004 modern 81 #30,569
2005 modern 77 #31,156
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 82 #31,295
2008 modern 80 #31,833
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 80 #32,652
2012 modern 77 #33,124
2013 modern 70 #33,753
2014 modern 73 #33,587
2015 modern 70 #33,717
2016 modern 71 #33,633

Geography

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Where Haves' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Debden, London parishes, Manchester, Birmingham Town: Birmingham and Enfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Salford, Dover, Newcastle upon Tyne and Trafford. 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 Debden Essex
2 London parishes London 3
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Birmingham Town: Birmingham Warwickshire
5 Enfield Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Salford 030 Salford
2 Dover 012 Dover
3 Newcastle upon Tyne 002 Newcastle upon Tyne
4 Trafford 025 Trafford
5 Trafford 009 Trafford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haves

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

Historical female names

Mary Sarah Elizabeth Ann Caroline Eliza Jane Emma Hannah Margaret

Historical male names

William John James Thomas George Andrew Henry Robert Alfred Frederick

Recent female names

Jean Susan Rebecca Vanessa Julie Margaret Caroline Shelley Janis Anita

Recent male names

David Nicholas Richard Paul Geoffrey John Christopher Simon James Michael

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haves

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Haves surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Haves household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Haves is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haves is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Haves falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Haves is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Haves, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

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Meaning and origin of Haves

The surname HAVES has its origins in England, with the earliest recordings dating back to the late 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hæf," which meant "dweller by the meadow." The name was initially associated with individuals who resided near or owned meadows or grasslands.

One of the earliest known references to the HAVES surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded a landowner named Roger de Havis in Lincolnshire. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the medieval period, the HAVES surname was concentrated in various regions across England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. Several place names, such as Havesworth and Havesacre, were derived from the surname, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in those areas.

One notable individual with the HAVES surname was Sir John Haves (1455-1521), a prominent English judge and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Henry VIII. His influential position and contributions to the legal system at the time have left a lasting legacy.

Another notable figure was William Haves (1596-1677), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of St. Clement Danes in London. He was also a noted author and published several works on theology and religious subjects during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the HAVES surname gained further recognition with Edward Haves (1718-1784), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He made significant contributions to the city's development and was known for his charitable endeavors, including the establishment of various educational institutions.

Thomas Haves (1769-1846), a British naval officer, also held a prominent position during the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of Rear Admiral and played a crucial role in several significant naval engagements, earning him recognition for his service and leadership.

Another noteworthy figure was Sarah Haves (1826-1903), a pioneering English educator and author. She founded several schools for girls and advocated for improved educational opportunities for women, making her a trailblazer in her field.

Through the centuries, the HAVES surname has evolved and spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name contributing to diverse fields, including law, religion, commerce, military service, and education. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the HAVES surname has left an indelible mark on history through the accomplishments of its bearers.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haves families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haves 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. Suffolk leads with 12 Haves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.06x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 12 19.06x
Middlesex 9 1.74x
Norfolk 7 8.81x
Northumberland 7 9.10x
Essex 6 5.88x
Kent 2 1.13x
Yorkshire 2 0.39x
Berkshire 1 2.58x
Cumberland 1 2.25x
Devon 1 0.93x
Gloucestershire 1 0.99x
Lancashire 1 0.16x
Midlothian 1 1.44x
Royal Navy 1 16.23x
Staffordshire 1 0.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Enfield in Middlesex leads with 9 Haves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 265.49x.

Place Total Index
Enfield 9 265.49x
Occold 9 10000.00x
Westgate 7 147.06x
Wymondham 5 617.28x
Burnham 3 789.47x
Ipswich St Mary At Tower 3 2142.86x
Plumstead 2 34.01x
South Benfleet 2 1666.67x
Barnsley 1 18.94x
Bristol Temple 1 149.25x
Chelmsford 1 57.14x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 10.27x
Colinton 1 129.87x
East Harling 1 526.32x
Great Yarmouth 1 15.20x
Penrith 1 60.98x
Reading St Mary 1 32.15x
Royal Navy 1 19.01x
Stoke 1 227.27x
Walsall Foreign 1 11.10x
Weardley 1 3333.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Sarah 3
Florence 2
Maria 2
Virginia 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Ann 1
Betsey 1
Caroline 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Kate 1
Lily 1
Louisa 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 3
Andrew 2
David 2
George 2
John 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Edward 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
Jacob 1
James 1
Jno.W. 1
Thomas 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Haves surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haves surname in 1881?

In 1881, 52 people were recorded with the Haves surname. That placed it at #26,281 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haves surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 71 in 2016. That gives Haves a modern rank of #33,633.

What does the Haves surname mean?

A surname indicating one who has or possesses something, likely derived from the archaic verb "to have."

What does the Haves map show?

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