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

Havard, 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 Havard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Havard in America

Havard is the 9314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Havard surname appeared 3,495 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 Havard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Havard 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 Havard

The surname Havard has its origins in the British Isles, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period of England. It is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Hafard," which was composed of the elements "haf" meaning "sea" and "ard" meaning "hardy" or "brave."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hauard" in Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Havard was prevalent in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. It was also found in Wales, where it was often spelled as "Haward" or "Howard."

Notable individuals bearing the surname Havard throughout history include:

1. John Havard (c. 1572-1637), an English clergyman and writer who served as the chaplain to King James I.
2. William Havard (1648-1678), an English philosopher and author of "The Grand Apologie of the Illustrious Emperor Justinian."
3. Henry Havard (1809-1876), a British painter and writer known for his works on art history and criticism.
4. Valerie Havard (1920-2003), a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and theatrical productions.
5. David Havard (born 1956), a Welsh rugby union player who played for Bridgend RFC and the Welsh national team in the 1970s and 1980s.

The name Havard has also been associated with various place names, such as Havard's Manor in Gloucestershire, which was mentioned in records dating back to the 13th century. Additionally, the surname has been linked to the village of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where it was likely derived from the Welsh place name "Hwlffordd."

Over the centuries, the surname Havard has undergone various spelling variations, including Havard, Haward, Harvard, and Howart, reflecting the fluidity of English orthography and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and heritage of the name have remained consistent, representing the brave and hardy spirit of its Anglo-Saxon origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Havard

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

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

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