UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place name in England.
In the 1881 census there were 113 people recorded with the Hazleton surname, ranking it #18,412 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 67, ranked #33,884, down from #18,412 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Clacton, Great, Hasketon and Eccles. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hazleton is 178 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 40.7%.
1881 census count
113
Ranked #18,412
Modern count
67
2016, ranked #33,884
Peak year
1891
178 bearers
Map years
4
1881 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hazleton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hazleton surname density by area, 1881 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 | 56 | #23,235 |
| 1861 | historical | 70 | #24,911 |
| 1881 | historical | 113 | #18,412 |
| 1891 | historical | 178 | #16,264 |
| 1901 | historical | 145 | #18,426 |
| 1911 | historical | 100 | #22,717 |
| 1997 | modern | 79 | #29,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 86 | #29,343 |
| 1999 | modern | 84 | #29,700 |
| 2000 | modern | 78 | #30,361 |
| 2001 | modern | 76 | #30,366 |
| 2002 | modern | 72 | #31,269 |
| 2003 | modern | 75 | #30,994 |
| 2004 | modern | 66 | #32,079 |
| 2005 | modern | 64 | #32,482 |
| 2006 | modern | 64 | #32,839 |
| 2007 | modern | 73 | #32,287 |
| 2008 | modern | 75 | #32,373 |
| 2009 | modern | 70 | #33,182 |
| 2010 | modern | 71 | #33,401 |
| 2011 | modern | 64 | #33,917 |
| 2012 | modern | 66 | #33,901 |
| 2013 | modern | 69 | #33,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 66 | #34,025 |
| 2015 | modern | 66 | #33,976 |
| 2016 | modern | 67 | #33,884 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Clacton, Great, Hasketon, Eccles, St Mary Islington and Walsall. 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 | Clacton, Great | Essex |
| 2 | Hasketon | Suffolk |
| 3 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Walsall | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hazleton 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 Hazleton, 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 Hazleton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hazleton 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, Hazleton 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 Hazleton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hazleton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hazleton is an English locational name derived from the town of Hazleton in Gloucestershire, England. The name is thought to have originated in the late 11th or early 12th century, during the Norman conquest of England.
The earliest known record of the name Hazleton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Haselton". This name is derived from the Old English words "hæsel" meaning hazel and "tun" meaning settlement or town, suggesting that the area was once a hazel-wooded settlement.
During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various spellings such as Haselton, Haslton, and Hazeltun, reflecting regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language. One notable bearer of the name was John Hazleton, a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire who lived in the late 13th century.
As people began migrating from rural areas to cities in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hazleton surname spread across England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the modern spelling "Hazleton" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, dated 1598.
Notable individuals with the surname Hazleton include:
1. Sir Thomas Hazleton (1560-1628), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. 2. William Hazleton (1737-1820), an English botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. 3. Elizabeth Hazleton (1786-1864), an English writer and poet who published several collections of poetry during the Romantic era. 4. Robert Hazleton (1892-1964), an American journalist and war correspondent who covered major events such as World War II and the Korean War. 5. Lesley Hazleton (born 1945), a British-American writer and psychologist known for her works on Middle Eastern history and culture.
While the Hazleton surname is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has a rich history dating back to the Norman conquest and the early days of English settlement. The name's origins in the hazel-wooded town of Hazleton in Gloucestershire have been preserved through centuries of use and variation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hazleton 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. Essex leads with 22 Hazletons recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.11x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 22 | 10.11x |
| Staffordshire | 19 | 5.11x |
| Warwickshire | 18 | 6.48x |
| Suffolk | 14 | 10.43x |
| Lancashire | 12 | 0.92x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 0.64x |
| Gloucestershire | 6 | 2.78x |
| Surrey | 6 | 1.12x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 1.33x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.56x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 1.21x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.41x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0.59x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.09x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 18 Hazletons recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 18 | 19.43x |
| Great Clacton | 14 | 1891.89x |
| Walsall Foreign | 10 | 52.03x |
| Bristol St George | 6 | 60.00x |
| Hasketon | 6 | 3333.33x |
| Stretford | 5 | 69.44x |
| Little Clacton | 4 | 1739.13x |
| Westminster St John | 4 | 29.81x |
| Wolverhampton | 4 | 13.98x |
| Battersea | 3 | 7.40x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 3 | 28.87x |
| Harborne | 3 | 25.17x |
| Hulme | 3 | 10.99x |
| Melton | 3 | 566.04x |
| Netteswell | 3 | 2307.69x |
| Govan | 2 | 2.27x |
| Hamble Le Rice | 2 | 1250.00x |
| Ipswich St Mathew | 2 | 53.19x |
| Stoke Upon Trent | 2 | 5.07x |
| Bradfield | 1 | 23.75x |
| Brandeston | 1 | 666.67x |
| Ipswich St Clement | 1 | 29.33x |
| Ipswich St Margaret | 1 | 21.93x |
| Islington London | 1 | 0.94x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 1.63x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.04x |
| Leatherhead | 1 | 74.07x |
| Macclesfield | 1 | 9.25x |
| Norwich St Peter | 1 | 90.09x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 19.23x |
| Prescot | 1 | 42.19x |
| Prittlewell | 1 | 33.11x |
| Reading St Mary | 1 | 15.08x |
| Westminster St Margaret | 1 | 18.80x |
| Woking | 1 | 30.86x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hazleton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hazleton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 113 people were recorded with the Hazleton surname. That placed it at #18,412 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 67 in 2016. That gives Hazleton a modern rank of #33,884.
A locational surname derived from a place name in England.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hazleton 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.