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UK surname

Haylock

An English surname derived from a hay-thatched lock or homestead.

In the 1881 census there were 819 people recorded with the Haylock surname, ranking it #4,576 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 814, ranked #6,810, down from #4,576 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Ely Trinity and Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Cambridgeshire, St Edmundsbury and Thurrock.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haylock is 1,195 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.6%.

1881 census count

819

Ranked #4,576

Modern count

814

2016, ranked #6,810

Peak year

1911

1,195 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haylock had 819 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,576 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 814 in 2016, ranked #6,810.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,195 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Haylock surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haylock surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Haylock 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 602 #4,265
1861 historical 453 #5,718
1881 historical 819 #4,576
1891 historical 948 #4,366
1901 historical 1,115 #4,339
1911 historical 1,195 #3,929
1997 modern 956 #5,688
1998 modern 1,006 #5,647
1999 modern 987 #5,772
2000 modern 978 #5,798
2001 modern 962 #5,770
2002 modern 1,003 #5,668
2003 modern 956 #5,809
2004 modern 919 #5,987
2005 modern 899 #6,037
2006 modern 879 #6,142
2007 modern 886 #6,157
2008 modern 907 #6,099
2009 modern 918 #6,157
2010 modern 912 #6,328
2011 modern 914 #6,254
2012 modern 857 #6,489
2013 modern 845 #6,668
2014 modern 840 #6,722
2015 modern 829 #6,722
2016 modern 814 #6,810

Geography

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Where Haylocks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Ely Trinity, Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth and Ely St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Cambridgeshire, St Edmundsbury, Thurrock, Fenland and Cambridge. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Ely Trinity Cambridgeshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth Cambridgeshire
5 Ely St Mary Cambridgeshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Cambridgeshire 016 South Cambridgeshire
2 St Edmundsbury 011 St Edmundsbury
3 Thurrock 005 Thurrock
4 Fenland 004 Fenland
5 Cambridge 012 Cambridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haylock

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haylock

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Haylock is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Haylock is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Haylock falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Haylock is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Haylock, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Haylock

The surname Haylock has its origins in England, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæg" and "loca," meaning "hedge" and "enclosure," respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a hedged enclosure or a small meadow.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Haylock can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Haylok is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Haylock surname appeared in various historical records, including the 1475 Court Rolls of Worcestershire, where a William Haylok is listed as a landholder. This suggests that the family had established itself as a prominent one in the region during that time.

The Haylock name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was John Haylock (c. 1556-1630), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford from 1612 until his death.

Another notable figure was Sir John Haylock (1680-1745), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the War of the Austrian Succession. He commanded several ships during his career and was knighted for his service in 1742.

In the literary world, there was Mary Haylock (1840-1922), an English writer and activist who was involved in the women's suffrage movement. She published several works advocating for women's rights and social reform.

The Haylock surname also has ties to the United States, where it was first recorded in the 17th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was William Haylock (c. 1630-1691), who immigrated to Massachusetts from England and settled in Salem.

Another notable American with the Haylock surname was John Haylock (1834-1903), a Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army and later became a successful businessman and politician in Illinois.

Throughout its history, the Haylock surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Haylok, Hayloke, and Hailoke, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name have remained relatively consistent, tracing back to its Old English origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haylock families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haylock 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. Cambridgeshire leads with 233 Haylocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.16x.

County Total Index
Cambridgeshire 233 46.16x
Middlesex 129 1.62x
Norfolk 92 7.51x
Suffolk 77 7.93x
Essex 38 2.42x
Yorkshire 36 0.46x
Lincolnshire 32 2.51x
Hertfordshire 29 5.28x
Surrey 24 0.62x
Lancashire 19 0.20x
Kent 18 0.66x
Huntingdonshire 15 9.48x
Shropshire 13 1.89x
Wiltshire 10 1.42x
Durham 9 0.38x
Berkshire 8 1.34x
Nottinghamshire 8 0.74x
Hampshire 7 0.43x
Sussex 6 0.45x
Leicestershire 4 0.45x
Northamptonshire 2 0.27x
Oxfordshire 2 0.41x
Royal Navy 2 2.11x
Bedfordshire 1 0.24x
Channel Islands 1 0.42x
Derbyshire 1 0.08x
Warwickshire 1 0.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ely Holy Trinity St Mary in Cambridgeshire leads with 68 Haylocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 308.95x.

Place Total Index
Ely Holy Trinity St Mary 68 308.95x
Sawston 29 595.48x
St George Hanover Square 21 14.96x
Ashwell 18 417.63x
Acton 17 36.39x
Carbrooke 17 1017.96x
Great Grimsby 17 21.02x
Duxford 15 710.90x
Guilden Morden 13 485.07x
March 13 76.92x
Lowestoft 11 23.99x
Mildenhall 11 106.69x
Somersham 11 286.46x
Brinkley 10 1234.57x
Hammersmith London 10 5.09x
Shifnal 10 53.50x
Tottenham 10 7.88x
Bethnal Green London 9 2.60x
Frenze 9 4736.84x
Pudsey 9 21.32x
Thorington 9 3214.29x
Wicken 9 389.61x
Ashdon 8 349.35x
Diss 8 76.19x
Saffron Walden 8 48.13x
Stranton 8 10.02x
Swaffham Bulbeck 8 394.09x
Tong 8 52.46x
Whittlesford 8 344.83x
East Bilney 7 1320.75x
Ickleton 7 386.74x
Kirkley 7 86.21x
Lynford 7 2333.33x
Prittlewell 7 32.11x
Steeple Bumpstead 7 243.06x
Wandsworth 7 9.12x
Withersfield 7 445.86x
Deptford St Paul 6 2.86x
Edmonton 6 9.34x
Hackney London 6 1.34x
South Lynn 6 43.38x
St Pancras London 6 0.94x
Stretford 6 11.53x
Upwell 6 105.26x
Amesbury 5 162.34x
Battersea 5 1.71x
Bermondsey 5 2.11x
Bradford 5 2.62x
Downham Market 5 59.38x
Nottingham St Mary 5 1.80x
St Andrewthe Less 5 8.67x
St Botolph Lincoln 5 54.59x
St Stephen Coleman Street 5 178.57x
Stanstead 5 490.20x
Tilehurst 5 41.36x
West Ham 5 1.44x
Westminster St John 5 5.15x
Wood Ditton 5 118.48x
Beverley St Martin 4 30.35x
Britford 4 86.02x
Caistor Next Yarmouth 4 92.81x
Chelsea London 4 1.67x
Clee With Weelsby 4 14.34x
Eynesbury 4 108.99x
Harston 4 186.92x
Islington London 4 0.52x
Rickmansworth 4 26.46x
Saham Toney 4 120.85x
Shimpling 4 298.51x
Soham 4 36.83x
St Giles Cambridge 4 61.35x
Thorpe Next Norwich 4 30.79x
Watford 4 9.39x
Witchford 4 330.58x
Foxton 3 260.87x
Kensington London 3 0.68x
Linton 3 62.50x
Northwold 3 91.46x
St Clement Cambridge 3 143.54x
Weston Colville 3 209.79x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 52
John 35
George 33
Charles 22
James 20
Thomas 19
Robert 17
Henry 16
Edward 13
Arthur 11
Harry 11
Albert 10
Joseph 10
Alfred 9
Herbert 9
Frederick 8
Ernest 7
Walter 6
Wm. 5
David 4
Frank 4
Richard 4
Francis 3
Fredrick 3
Samuel 3
Ebenezer 2
Fred 2
Isaac 2
Matthew 2
Ralph 2
Adam 1
Arch 1
Ben 1
Bernard 1
Douzer 1
Elijah 1
F.H.P.N. 1
Fedr. 1
Frederic 1
Fredk 1
Fredk. 1
Geo. 1
Herbet 1
Herman 1
Horace 1
Jno. 1
Jonathan 1
Jos. 1
Josiah 1
Woodbine 1

FAQ

Haylock surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haylock surname in 1881?

In 1881, 819 people were recorded with the Haylock surname. That placed it at #4,576 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haylock surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 814 in 2016. That gives Haylock a modern rank of #6,810.

What does the Haylock surname mean?

An English surname derived from a hay-thatched lock or homestead.

What does the Haylock map show?

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