UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place called Hayes, meaning someone who lived near a hedge.
In the 1881 census there were 92 people recorded with the Hayse surname, ranking it #20,709 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #20,709 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Clifton, North, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood and Hursley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hayse is 283 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 96.7%.
1881 census count
92
Ranked #20,709
Modern count
3
2016, ranked #38,594
Peak year
1851
283 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hayse surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hayse surname density by area, 1861 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 | 283 | #7,996 |
| 1861 | historical | 165 | #14,112 |
| 1881 | historical | 92 | #20,709 |
| 1891 | historical | 51 | #30,158 |
| 1901 | historical | 40 | #29,678 |
| 1911 | historical | 12 | #32,302 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 3 | #38,594 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Clifton, North, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood, Hursley, Midsomer Norton, Paulton, Chilcompton and Lydeard St Lawrence. 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 | Clifton, North | Nottinghamshire |
| 2 | Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood | Nottinghamshire |
| 3 | Hursley | Hampshire |
| 4 | Midsomer Norton, Paulton, Chilcompton | Somerset |
| 5 | Lydeard St Lawrence | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hayse 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 Hayse, 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 Hayse surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hayse 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, Hayse 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 Hayse is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hayse, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hayse has its origins in England, and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hæs", meaning "hedge" or "shrubbery". The name was likely given to someone who lived near a hedgerow or in a rural area surrounded by shrubs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, where a William Hayse is mentioned. The surname was also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, listing a Reginald Heyse.
The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Haise, Hays, Hease, and Heyse. This was common in the Middle Ages due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.
In the 14th century, the name Hayse was found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, where a John Heyse is recorded. The surname also appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, with a reference to a Thomas Hays.
One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Hayse, a prominent landowner and knight from Somerset, who lived in the late 15th century. He was involved in the Wars of the Roses and fought for the Yorkist cause.
In the 16th century, the surname Hayse was found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1523, listing a William Hays. Another notable figure was John Heyse, a renowned English playwright and poet, who was born in London in 1556 and is best known for his play "The Rape of Lucrece".
The Hayse surname can also be traced to the village of Hayse in Staffordshire, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who hailed from that particular place.
During the 17th century, the name Hayse was documented in the Parish Registers of Wiltshire, where a Thomas Heyse was born in 1623. Additionally, a Richard Haise was noted in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Yorkshire in 1672.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hayse 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. Somerset leads with 15 Hayses recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.38x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 15 | 10.38x |
| Yorkshire | 15 | 1.69x |
| Lancashire | 11 | 1.03x |
| Kent | 8 | 2.61x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 0.89x |
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 4.18x |
| Surrey | 6 | 1.37x |
| Hampshire | 4 | 2.17x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 1.32x |
| Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2.48x |
| Wiltshire | 3 | 3.78x |
| Cambridgeshire | 2 | 3.52x |
| Essex | 2 | 1.13x |
| Brecknockshire | 1 | 5.57x |
| Dunbartonshire | 1 | 4.15x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.57x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 1.54x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.66x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Buckland St Mary in Somerset leads with 9 Hayses recorded in 1881 and an index of 4736.84x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Buckland St Mary | 9 | 4736.84x |
| Woodsetts | 9 | 11250.00x |
| Bradford | 6 | 4285.71x |
| Ardwick | 5 | 52.03x |
| Sedgley | 4 | 35.56x |
| Southampton St Mary | 4 | 34.57x |
| Stamford St George | 4 | 625.00x |
| Bermondsey | 3 | 11.23x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 3.83x |
| North South Anston | 3 | 769.23x |
| Snodland | 3 | 344.83x |
| Sutton In Ashfield | 3 | 114.07x |
| Whitechapel London | 3 | 33.90x |
| Clerkenwell London | 2 | 9.44x |
| Eltisley | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Langley | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Langtoft | 2 | 1111.11x |
| Lewisham | 2 | 12.25x |
| Preston | 2 | 7.02x |
| Ramsbury | 2 | 277.78x |
| Warrington | 2 | 15.85x |
| Barkstone Ash | 1 | 909.09x |
| Braintree | 1 | 62.89x |
| Brecknock St John | 1 | 66.23x |
| Bristol St Peter | 1 | 158.73x |
| Cumbernauld | 1 | 75.76x |
| Denton | 1 | 42.37x |
| Great Totham | 1 | 434.78x |
| Hendon | 1 | 30.96x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.55x |
| Plumstead | 1 | 9.79x |
| Pulborough | 1 | 178.57x |
| Scarborough | 1 | 12.38x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 3.53x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.09x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.38x |
| St Woollos | 1 | 13.81x |
| Swindon | 1 | 16.23x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hayse surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 5 |
| Eliza | 4 |
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Sarah | 3 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Jane | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Agnes | 1 |
| Amey | 1 |
| Ann | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Bridget | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Cordelia | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Ellenor | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Florance | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Millicent | 1 |
| Pheaby | 1 |
| Priscilla | 1 |
| Racheal | 1 |
| Rebeca | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hayse surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 92 people were recorded with the Hayse surname. That placed it at #20,709 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Hayse a modern rank of #38,594.
A locational surname derived from a place called Hayes, meaning someone who lived near a hedge.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hayse 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.