UK surname
An occupational surname referring to someone who made or repaired hay carts or wagons.
In the 1881 census there were 77 people recorded with the Haycraft surname, ranking it #22,617 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 64, ranked #34,098, down from #22,617 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, Sidmouth and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haycraft is 153 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 16.9%.
1881 census count
77
Ranked #22,617
Modern count
64
2016, ranked #34,098
Peak year
1911
153 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Haycraft surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Haycraft surname density by area, 1911 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 | 137 | #13,812 |
| 1861 | historical | 75 | #24,238 |
| 1881 | historical | 77 | #22,617 |
| 1891 | historical | 119 | #21,415 |
| 1901 | historical | 118 | #20,721 |
| 1911 | historical | 153 | #17,633 |
| 1997 | modern | 70 | #30,618 |
| 1998 | modern | 76 | #30,386 |
| 1999 | modern | 72 | #30,955 |
| 2000 | modern | 73 | #30,881 |
| 2001 | modern | 72 | #30,813 |
| 2002 | modern | 76 | #30,830 |
| 2003 | modern | 83 | #30,088 |
| 2004 | modern | 77 | #31,024 |
| 2005 | modern | 72 | #31,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 72 | #32,059 |
| 2007 | modern | 70 | #32,580 |
| 2008 | modern | 71 | #32,753 |
| 2009 | modern | 68 | #33,341 |
| 2010 | modern | 71 | #33,401 |
| 2011 | modern | 71 | #33,392 |
| 2012 | modern | 67 | #33,840 |
| 2013 | modern | 71 | #33,693 |
| 2014 | modern | 64 | #34,141 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 64 | #34,098 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, Sidmouth, London parishes, Lambeth and Ilminster. 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 | Greenwich | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Sidmouth | Devon |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Ilminster | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Haycraft 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 Haycraft, 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 Haycraft surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Haycraft 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, Haycraft 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 Haycraft is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Haycraft, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Haycraft has its origins in England and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name, referring to a maker or seller of hay. The name may have been derived from the Old English words "heg" meaning hay and "cræft" meaning skill or trade.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a person named Richard Haycroft is mentioned. This spelling variation, Haycroft, suggests that the name may have initially referred to a hay-covered meadow or enclosure.
In the 13th and 14th centuries, the name was predominant in the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire, which were known for their agricultural activities and hay production. The different spellings of the name, such as Haycroft, Heycroft, and Haycrafte, were common during this period.
One notable historical figure with the surname Haycraft was Thomas Haycraft, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry class in Worcestershire.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records, including parish registers and court rolls. For instance, William Haycraft was mentioned in the Worcestershire Hearth Tax records of 1672.
During the 18th century, the surname Haycraft was found in various parts of England, with concentrations in the Midlands and the West Country. One notable individual from this period was John Haycraft, a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, who lived from 1720 to 1798.
In the 19th century, the name continued to be prevalent in the Midlands and other agricultural regions of England. One of the most prominent figures with this surname was John Berry Haycraft, a renowned English botanist and horticulturist, who lived from 1786 to 1856.
Throughout its history, the surname Haycraft has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and landownership. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has persisted and been carried on by several notable individuals over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haycraft 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. Kent leads with 15 Haycrafts recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.85x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 15 | 5.85x |
| Middlesex | 13 | 1.73x |
| Devon | 9 | 5.76x |
| Dorset | 9 | 18.26x |
| Surrey | 9 | 2.46x |
| Somerset | 8 | 6.62x |
| Gloucestershire | 7 | 4.75x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.67x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.79x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Deptford St Paul in Kent leads with 15 Haycrafts recorded in 1881 and an index of 75.87x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford St Paul | 15 | 75.87x |
| Hampstead London | 7 | 59.83x |
| Lyme Regis | 7 | 1186.44x |
| Salford | 6 | 22.89x |
| Camberwell | 5 | 10.42x |
| Painswick | 4 | 384.62x |
| Sidmouth | 4 | 449.44x |
| Wellington | 4 | 243.90x |
| Bristol St James St Paul | 3 | 61.10x |
| Ilton | 3 | 2727.27x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 3 | 18.76x |
| Sidbury | 3 | 909.09x |
| Bridport | 2 | 198.02x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 3.05x |
| Battersea | 1 | 3.62x |
| Brighton | 1 | 3.91x |
| Colyton | 1 | 166.67x |
| Exeter Holy Trinity | 1 | 163.93x |
| Finchley | 1 | 34.72x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.37x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 7.05x |
| Reigate Foreign | 1 | 25.25x |
| Walcot | 1 | 15.53x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haycraft surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Haycraft surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 77 people were recorded with the Haycraft surname. That placed it at #22,617 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 64 in 2016. That gives Haycraft a modern rank of #34,098.
An occupational surname referring to someone who made or repaired hay carts or wagons.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haycraft 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.