Find out how popular the last name Haden is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Haden.

Haden, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Haden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haden in America

Haden is the 10445th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haden surname appeared 3,080 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Haden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haden to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Haden

The surname Haden originates from England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "haecc" meaning a hatch or gate and "denu" meaning a valley or glen. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a gate or hatch in a valley.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1177, where it appears as Hadene. Other early variations include Haddene, Haddon, and Hadyn. The name is also associated with various place names such as Haddenham in Buckinghamshire and Haddon Hall in Derbyshire.

In the famous Domesday Book of 1086, the name is not explicitly mentioned, but there are references to individuals holding lands in areas that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as Hadenhulle in Worcestershire.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is Sir Richard de Haddene, who was a knight and landowner in Northamptonshire in the 13th century. Another notable figure was John Haden (1518-1612), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Thenford in Northamptonshire.

Other historical figures with the surname Haden include:

1. Sir Francis Haden (1718-1789), an English industrialist and owner of several foundries in the West Midlands.
2. Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910), a renowned English surgeon, etcher, and artist who was a member of the Royal Academy.
3. Neville Haden (1876-1931), an English cricketer who played Test cricket for England in the early 20th century.
4. Jessie Haden (1888-1965), an American actress and vaudeville performer known for her work in silent films.
5. Sir Harry Haden (1907-1988), a British diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries, including India and the United States.

The surname Haden has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. While the name has evolved over time, its connection to geographic locations and prominent individuals has helped preserve its legacy through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haden

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Haden.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Haden was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Haden has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Haden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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