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

Halyard, 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 Halyard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halyard in America

Halyard is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halyard surname appeared 186 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 Halyard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halyard 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 Halyard

The surname Halyard is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "halʒerd," which refers to a small enclosed yard or courtyard, typically found near a hall or dwelling. This name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived or worked in such a space.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be traced back to the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "Halʒerd." Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, Halyard. Some variations found in historical records include Halyerd, Halliard, and Hallyard.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a place called "Halgherd" is mentioned, which could have influenced the surname's development. Additionally, several places in England, such as Halyard Farm in Dorset and Halliard Hill in Northamptonshire, may have contributed to the name's geographic origins.

Notable individuals bearing the Halyard surname throughout history include:

1. Sir John Halyard (c. 1450-1516), an English soldier and courtier who served under King Henry VII and was knighted for his military service.
2. Elizabeth Halyard (1570-1647), an English Puritan and one of the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in America.
3. William Halyard (1698-1781), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
4. Mary Halyard (1720-1803), a British writer and poet who published several collections of verse in the late 18th century.
5. Thomas Halyard (1832-1908), an English architect renowned for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

The surname Halyard has a rich history, with its origins rooted in the Old English language and references to enclosed spaces near dwellings or halls. Its evolution through various spellings and its association with notable individuals across centuries provide insight into the cultural and linguistic heritage of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halyard

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

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

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