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UK surname

Hayston

In the 1881 census there were 69 people recorded with the Hayston surname, ranking it #23,816 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 33, ranked #35,829, down from #23,816 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Bees, Arlecdon and Workington (Workington), Clossocks. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hayston is 117 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 52.2%.

1881 census count

69

Ranked #23,816

Modern count

33

2016, ranked #35,829

Peak year

1891

117 bearers

Map years

1

1891 to 1891

Key insights

  • Hayston had 69 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,816 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 33 in 2016, ranked #35,829.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 117 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Hayston surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hayston surname density by area, 1891 census.

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Timeline

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Hayston 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 90 #18,317
1861 historical 95 #21,768
1881 historical 69 #23,816
1891 historical 117 #21,658
1901 historical 79 #25,363
1911 historical 79 #24,903
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 39 #33,967
1999 modern 48 #33,233
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 42 #33,658
2002 modern 45 #33,712
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 36 #34,717
2005 modern 33 #35,119
2006 modern 32 #35,392
2007 modern 33 #35,461
2008 modern 36 #35,397
2009 modern 35 #35,545
2010 modern 33 #35,794
2011 modern 34 #35,705
2012 modern 30 #35,929
2013 modern 31 #35,927
2014 modern 32 #35,896
2015 modern 32 #35,876
2016 modern 33 #35,829

Geography

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Where Haystons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Bees, Arlecdon, Workington (Workington), Clossocks, Allhallows and Holme Cultram. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 St Bees Cumberland
2 Arlecdon Cumberland
3 Workington (Workington), Clossocks Cumberland
4 Allhallows Cumberland
5 Holme Cultram Cumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hayston

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hayston

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Hayston surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hayston household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Hayston 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hayston is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Hayston families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hayston 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. Cumberland leads with 62 Haystons recorded in 1881 and an index of 106.99x.

County Total Index
Cumberland 62 106.99x
Westmorland 6 40.57x
Lancashire 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holme East Waver in Cumberland leads with 23 Haystons recorded in 1881 and an index of 23000.00x.

Place Total Index
Holme East Waver 23 23000.00x
Allhallows 12 7058.82x
Arlecdon 6 389.61x
Lamplugh 6 2068.97x
Mosser 6 30000.00x
Ennerdale Kinniside 4 5714.29x
Hincaster 3 10000.00x
Hutton Roof 3 4285.71x
Bowness 2 909.09x
Low Holme 2 606.06x
Dean 1 526.32x
Liverpool 1 2.06x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Jane 4
Margaret 4
Eleanor 3
Ann 2
Frances 2
Hannah 2
Isabella 2
Margret 2
Martha 2
Sarah 2
Elizabeth 1
Grace 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 9
Joseph 5
William 5
Tom 2
Tubal 2
Wilson 2
Foster 1
Harry 1
Hugh 1
Isaac 1
James 1
Mathew 1
Messinger 1
Skelton 1
Thomas 1

FAQ

Hayston surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hayston surname in 1881?

In 1881, 69 people were recorded with the Hayston surname. That placed it at #23,816 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hayston surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 33 in 2016. That gives Hayston a modern rank of #35,829.

What does the Hayston map show?

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