Hayward Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hayward Name Meaning: Taken from the Old English word 'hegeweard' which comprises of 'hege' meaning 'fence' and 'weard' meaning guard'.

An occupational name given to a heardman or someone who was in charge of the maintenance of the villages/towns fences/enclosures.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hayward Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hayward family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 938
Agricultural Labourer 381
Labourer 162
House Servant 127
At Home 108
Farm Labourer 88
Servant 82
Dress Maker 71
Pauper 51
Laundress 49
Annuitant 41
Coal Miner 40
Carpenter 34
Shoe Maker 33
House Keeper 32
General Servant 31
Cook 27
Hand Loom Weaver 27
Errand Boy 27
Gardener 26
Butcher 26
Blacksmith 24
House Maid 24
Glover 24
Scholar At Home 22

Hayward Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hayward 100% 91,221
2 Heyward 86% 4,057
3 Hayword 86% 386

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