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

Haws, 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 Haws surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haws in America

Haws is the 7992nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haws surname appeared 4,138 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 Haws.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haws 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 Haws

The surname HAWS is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word 'haga' meaning a hedge or enclosure. It is a topographic name that originated in the medieval period, referring to someone who lived near a hedge or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAWS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it is listed as 'de Haga'. This suggests that the name was initially used as a locational surname, indicating someone from a place called Haga or living near a hedge.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, the name is recorded as 'Hagh' and 'Haghes', further demonstrating the evolution of the spelling over time. The Suffolk Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674 also include entries for 'Hawes' and 'Haws', indicating the continued use of the name in various forms.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname HAWS was John Haws, a 16th-century English clergyman and author. He was born in 1555 and served as the Rector of Stowmarket in Suffolk. Haws wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another notable individual was William Haws, a 17th-century English botanist and gardener. Born in 1626, he is best known for his work at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London, where he served as the head gardener from 1673 until his death in 1689.

In the 18th century, James Haws (1722-1798) was a renowned English clockmaker based in Camberwell, London. His clocks and watches were highly regarded for their quality and craftsmanship.

Moving into the 19th century, John Haws (1797-1867) was a prominent English architect who worked in the Gothic Revival style. He designed several churches and other buildings, including the Church of St. Andrew in Willesden, London.

Lastly, Edward Haws (1846-1919) was a British engineer and inventor who patented several designs for drinking fountains and outdoor water dispensers. His company, the Haws Corporation, continues to manufacture drinking fountains to this day, carrying on his legacy.

While the surname HAWS may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to those living near hedges or enclosures, it has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haws

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

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

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