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

Hainsey, 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 Hainsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hainsey in America

Hainsey is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hainsey surname appeared 158 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 Hainsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hainsey 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 Hainsey

The surname HAINSEY has its origins rooted in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hægen," which means "hedge," combined with the suffix "-ey," indicating a place name. This suggests that the name likely referred to a person who lived near a hedge or hedgerow.

One of the earliest recorded references to the HAINSEY name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Haghenai." This entry is thought to be related to the village of Hainey, which was located in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Hagenay" and "Haigney" began to emerge in various historical records from the region. These spelling variations likely resulted from the influence of local dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

In the 14th century, the HAINSEY name gained prominence with the birth of Sir John Hainsey (c. 1320 - 1389), a renowned English knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was awarded lands in Lincolnshire for his bravery and loyalty to the crown.

Another notable bearer of the HAINSEY name was Richard Hainsey (1555 - 1623), a prominent merchant and alderman of the City of London during the Elizabethan era. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the city's infrastructure.

In the 17th century, the HAINSEY family established roots in the northern counties of Westmorland and Cumberland. One notable member was Thomas Hainsey (1645 - 1712), a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

During the 18th century, the HAINSEY name found its way across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of William Hainsey (1725 - 1802), a farmer from Pennsylvania who fought in the Revolutionary War.

As the centuries passed, the HAINSEY name continued to spread across England and beyond, with various branches emerging in different regions. Some notable individuals include the English author and poet Elizabeth Hainsey (1820 - 1892) and the Australian politician Sir Walter Hainsey (1865 - 1941), who served as the Premier of Western Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hainsey

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

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

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