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

Haggray, 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 Haggray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haggray in America

Haggray is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haggray surname appeared 111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Haggray.

The history of the last name Haggray

The surname HAGGRAY has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæg" meaning "hay" and "gara" meaning "maker" or "preparer," suggesting that the name was originally an occupational surname given to those involved in the preparation or trading of hay.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Haggeraye." This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and variations during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname HAGGRAY is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, indicating its presence in different regions of England. These records often shed light on the daily lives and occupations of individuals bearing the name.

A notable individual with the surname HAGGRAY was John Haggray, born in 1542 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure was William Haggray, born in 1618 in Lincolnshire. He was a scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious subjects during the turbulent times of the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the surname HAGGRAY was found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Somerset, where various members of the family were documented through baptisms, marriages, and burials.

The HAGGRAY surname has also been linked to certain place names, such as the village of Haggray in Northumberland, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname HAGGRAY has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haggray

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

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 Haggray 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.

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 Haggray was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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