Haynes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Haynes Name Meaning: From the medieval personal name 'Hain', in turn from Germanic personal name 'Hagano' meaning hawthorn

Found in England before the Norman Conquest, but was popularised by the Normans. Also given to those from various places named with 'heghen' or 'hegh' meaning enclosure.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Haynes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Haynes family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 292
Female Servant 189
Labourer 123
Independent 114
Male Servant 92
Farmer 65
Shoe Maker 42
Carpenter 34
Blacksmith 33
Dress Maker 22
Tailor 21
Gardener 19
Lace Maker 19
Laundress 19
Apprentice 16
Milliner 15
Publican 15
Pauper 13
Stocking Maker 13
Brick Layer 12
Butcher 12
Clerk 12
Pupil 12
Painter 12
Ag Labourer 12

Haynes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Haynes 100% 73,932
2 Haines 83% 45,906
3 Hains 67% 6,572
4 Hynes 83% 5,655
5 Hanes 83% 5,462
6 Heynes 83% 1,766
7 Hayness 86% 1,064
8 Hayns 83% 842
9 Hoynes 83% 272
10 Hyans 50% 185
11 Hannes 83% 131
12 Hayens 67% 101

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