UK surname
A surname derived from an occupational name for a hay maker or seller.
In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Hayner surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #30,464 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to West Ham,Wanstead, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hayner is 397 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 90.9%.
1881 census count
22
Ranked #30,464
Modern count
2
2016, ranked #38,825
Peak year
1861
397 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hayner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hayner surname density by area, 1891 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 | 143 | #13,343 |
| 1861 | historical | 397 | #6,460 |
| 1881 | historical | 22 | #30,464 |
| 1891 | historical | 263 | #12,261 |
| 1901 | historical | 62 | #27,252 |
| 1911 | historical | 58 | #27,001 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 7 | #37,865 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 3 | #38,526 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 2 | #38,793 |
| 2016 | modern | 2 | #38,825 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around West Ham,Wanstead, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras, Manchester and Lambeth. 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 | West Ham,Wanstead | Essex |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hayner 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 Hayner, 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 Hayner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hayner 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, Hayner 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 Hayner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hayner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HAYNER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known references dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Hainer," which translates to "one who lives near a wooded area or a forest." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name or a descriptive term for someone who resided in a heavily forested region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAYNER surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, where a certain Hans Hayner was mentioned in a document dated 1492. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late medieval period in Central Europe.
In the 16th century, the HAYNER surname appeared in various German records, including church registers and tax rolls. For instance, a Johannes Hayner was recorded as a landowner in the village of Eberbach, near Heidelberg, in 1542. This indicates that the name had spread to different parts of Germany by that time.
As people migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the HAYNER surname traveled with them. One notable figure bearing this name was Johann Philipp Hayner, a German-born settler who arrived in Pennsylvania in the early 18th century. He was among the first Hayners to establish themselves in the American colonies.
Another significant individual with the HAYNER surname was Wilhelm Hayner, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1786 to 1863. He wrote extensively on ethics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion, making significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 19th century, the HAYNER surname appeared in various records across Europe and North America. For example, a Maximilian Hayner was a prominent businessman in Cologne, Germany, during the 1840s, while a Jacob Hayner was a farmer in Ohio, United States, in the 1860s.
As the centuries passed, the HAYNER surname continued to spread and evolve, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. However, its origins can be traced back to the forested regions of medieval Germany, where it likely began as a descriptive term for those who lived near wooded areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hayner 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. Northumberland leads with 5 Hayners recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.67x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 5 | 15.67x |
| Hampshire | 4 | 9.10x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 1.40x |
| Sussex | 3 | 8.30x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2.11x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.37x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 3.48x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3.03x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 1.38x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.96x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.47x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Shields in Northumberland leads with 5 Hayners recorded in 1881 and an index of 781.25x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| North Shields | 5 | 781.25x |
| Portsea | 4 | 46.46x |
| Brighton | 2 | 27.43x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 25.38x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 10.73x |
| Doncaster | 1 | 64.52x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 1 | 8.65x |
| Frant | 1 | 384.62x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 5.35x |
| Stafford St Mary | 1 | 98.04x |
| Stow Bardolph | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Sundridge | 1 | 833.33x |
| Tranmere | 1 | 57.47x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hayner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Hayner surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Hayner a modern rank of #38,825.
A surname derived from an occupational name for a hay maker or seller.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hayner 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.