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

Haigwood, 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 Haigwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haigwood in America

Haigwood is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haigwood surname appeared 267 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 Haigwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haigwood 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 Haigwood

The surname Haigwood is an English name with origins dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Essex, deriving from the Old English words "hæg" meaning "hedge" and "wudu" meaning "wood." This suggests that the name could refer to someone who lived near a hedged or enclosed woodland area.

One of the earliest known records of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Heyghwode." This variation in spelling was common during that time period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the 14th century, the Haigwood name appeared in various tax records and legal documents. For instance, a John Heyghwode is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1348. This record provides evidence that the name had spread beyond its original Essex origins.

During the 16th century, the Haigwood surname began appearing more frequently in parish records and other historical documents. One notable individual was Richard Haigwood, who was born in 1529 in the village of Great Tey, Essex. He was a prosperous landowner and served as a local magistrate.

In the 17th century, the Haigwood name continued to be well-established in Essex and the surrounding areas. Thomas Haigwood, born in 1612 in Colchester, Essex, was a respected merchant and served as a town alderman.

The 18th century saw the Haigwood name spread further across England. One prominent figure was William Haigwood, born in 1726 in Ipswich, Suffolk. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his charitable contributions to local schools and churches.

As the centuries progressed, variations in spelling emerged, including Haywood, Heighwood, and Hayward. However, the original Haigwood spelling remained in use, particularly in the areas where the name had its roots.

Other notable individuals bearing the Haigwood surname include:

1. John Haigwood (1785-1856), a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in London.
2. Elizabeth Haigwood (1804-1878), a pioneering educator and co-founder of one of the first girls' schools in Manchester.
3. Henry Haigwood (1867-1941), a respected botanist and author of several books on English flora.
4. Margaret Haigwood (1901-1985), a celebrated artist known for her landscape paintings capturing the rural beauty of Essex.
5. Robert Haigwood (1932-2018), a prominent historian and expert on the English Civil War era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haigwood

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

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

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