2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haveard
A variant of the French surname Havard, itself derived from the medieval name Haveard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Haveard. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haveard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Haveard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haveard, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haveard
The surname HAVEARD has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæfa" and "eard," meaning "he/she who dwells by the river." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name resided near a significant river or waterway.
During the Middle Ages, the name HAVEARD appeared in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1230. These ancient tax records documented individuals and their landholdings, providing valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across different regions.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name HAVEARD can be found in the Suffolk Feet of Fines from 1310, where a certain Robert HAVEARD is mentioned as a landowner. This record sheds light on the geographical spread of the name, indicating its presence in the county of Suffolk during that era.
In the 15th century, the name HAVEARD was associated with a notable figure, Sir William HAVEARD (c. 1420 - 1489), who served as a prominent member of the English gentry and held significant landholdings in Warwickshire. His legacy is documented in various historical accounts and records of the time.
Another distinguished individual bearing the HAVEARD surname was John HAVEARD (1560 - 1631), a renowned scholar and clergyman who held the position of Archdeacon of Winchester during the Elizabethan era. His contributions to the Church of England and his published works on theology have left a lasting impact.
The HAVEARD name also found its way into literary works, with the character of Edward HAVEARD appearing in the 16th-century play "The Tragedy of Mariam" by Elizabeth Cary. This literary reference provides insights into the recognition and cultural significance of the surname during that period.
Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the HAVEARD surname emerged, including Havard, Haveyard, and Hayward. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the personal preferences of individual families. Additionally, some historical records may have referenced place names or locations associated with the HAVEARD name, such as Haverford or Haverill, further reinforcing the name's connection to geographical areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haveard
Among Census respondents with the surname Haveard, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Haveard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haveard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haveard
Haveard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,033 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,109 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,033 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 5,109 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haveard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #150,935 | 3.3% |
| Count | 104 | 108 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haveard bearers went from 104 to 108 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 5,109 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,935.
FAQ
Haveard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haveard?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Haveard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Haveard?
Haveard ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Haveard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haveard.
Has Haveard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haveard went from 104 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Haveard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haveard, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haveard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haveard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haveard (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haveard mean?
A variant of the French surname Havard, itself derived from the medieval name Haveard. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haveard (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Haveard?
Want to know how common the surname Haveard is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.