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UK surname

Hayre

An occupational surname referring to a person who worked with hair or a hairdresser.

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Hayre surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 682, ranked #7,860, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gravesham, Birmingham and South Kesteven.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hayre is 721 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4162.5%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

682

2016, ranked #7,860

Peak year

2011

721 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hayre had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 682 in 2016, ranked #7,860.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Hayre surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hayre surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hayre 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 24 #29,038
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 46 #30,657
1901 historical 19 #31,911
1911 historical 21 #31,179
1997 modern 462 #9,869
1998 modern 492 #9,715
1999 modern 508 #9,535
2000 modern 525 #9,284
2001 modern 521 #9,174
2002 modern 555 #8,919
2003 modern 565 #8,665
2004 modern 593 #8,419
2005 modern 611 #8,162
2006 modern 621 #8,078
2007 modern 632 #8,044
2008 modern 657 #7,851
2009 modern 666 #7,927
2010 modern 710 #7,700
2011 modern 721 #7,521
2012 modern 684 #7,749
2013 modern 717 #7,600
2014 modern 701 #7,761
2015 modern 677 #7,932
2016 modern 682 #7,860

Geography

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Where Hayres are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gravesham, Birmingham, South Kesteven and Coventry. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gravesham 002 Gravesham
2 Birmingham 133 Birmingham
3 South Kesteven 015 South Kesteven
4 South Kesteven 016 South Kesteven
5 Coventry 043 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hayre

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hayre

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hayre, 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 Hayre surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Hayre 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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hayre is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hayre is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hayre falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hayre 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Hayre

The surname Hayre originated in the Normandy region of northern France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "haire," meaning a coarse cloth or hairshirt worn by penitents and monks as a form of mortification of the flesh.

The name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. The Domesday Book records several individuals with the surname Hayre, indicating their presence in various parts of the country.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Robert Hayre is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire, which were records of taxes and payments made to the Crown. This suggests that the Hayre family held lands and property in that region during that time period.

The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and their holdings. One entry mentions a William Hayre, who held lands in Oxfordshire.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named John Hayre was a member of the Guild of Merchant Taylors in London, indicating the family's involvement in the textile trade. Another notable individual, Thomas Hayre, was a scholar and clergyman who served as the Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1413 to 1421.

During the 16th century, the name Hayre appeared in various locations across England, with variations in spelling such as Hayre, Hayer, and Haire. One notable figure from this period was Richard Hayre, a wealthy merchant and landowner who was born in 1534 in Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name Hayre continued to be found in various parts of England, with some individuals bearing the name emigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was William Hayre, who was born in 1612 in Wiltshire and later settled in Virginia.

Throughout its history, the surname Hayre has been associated with various place names and geographical locations, such as Hayre Park in Oxfordshire and Hayre Manor in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Hayre surname who owned or resided in those areas.

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1881 census detail

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Hayre families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hayre 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. Northamptonshire leads with 9 Hayres recorded in 1881 and an index of 61.35x.

County Total Index
Northamptonshire 9 61.35x
Yorkshire 4 2.59x
Essex 1 3.25x
Lancashire 1 0.54x
Sussex 1 3.80x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stamford Baron St Martin in Northamptonshire leads with 9 Hayres recorded in 1881 and an index of 11250.00x.

Place Total Index
Stamford Baron St Martin 9 11250.00x
Bradford 3 80.21x
Rawmarsh 1 181.82x
Walmersley Cum 1 333.33x
Waltham Holy Cross 1 344.83x
Worth 1 526.32x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 2
Emma 1
Hannah 1
Lydia 1
Martha 1
Mary 1
Rebecca 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 1
George 1
Henry 1
John 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
William 1

FAQ

Hayre surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hayre surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Hayre surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hayre surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 682 in 2016. That gives Hayre a modern rank of #7,860.

What does the Hayre surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a person who worked with hair or a hairdresser.

What does the Hayre map show?

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