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

Hayle, 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 Hayle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hayle in America

Hayle is the 60505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hayle surname appeared 333 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 Hayle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hayle 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 Hayle

The surname Hayle has its origins in England, specifically in the county of Cornwall. The name is believed to have derived from the Cornish place name "Heyl," which refers to the town of Hayle located on the north coast of Cornwall. This place name is thought to have its roots in the Cornish word "heyl," meaning estuary or tidal creek.

The surname Hayle can be traced back to the 13th century, with some of the earliest recorded instances appearing in Cornish parish records and manorial rolls. One notable example is the mention of a John de Heyl in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall in 1284.

In the Domesday Book, a medieval manuscript recording the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are references to the settlement of "Heyl" and its surrounding lands. This provides evidence of the long-standing history of the place name and its potential influence on the subsequent development of the Hayle surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hayle was Sir John Hayle, who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He was a prominent figure in Cornwall and served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Helston in 1401.

Another noteworthy individual was Thomas Hayle, born in 1522 in Hayle, Cornwall. He was a merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the local economy and maritime trade during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, John Hayle (1633-1700) was a renowned Anglican clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Cornwall and the Vicar of Bodmin. He was known for his influential sermons and writings on religious matters.

Moving into the 18th century, Sir John Hayle (1706-1782) was a prominent landowner and politician. He was a member of Parliament for the borough of Callington from 1734 to 1747 and played a role in shaping local policies and legislation.

In more recent times, one notable figure with the surname Hayle was Robert Hayle (1836-1909), a Cornish engineer and inventor. He is credited with designing and constructing several innovative mining and industrial machinery systems, contributing significantly to the advancement of technology in the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Hayle has often been associated with the town of Hayle in Cornwall, reflecting the strong connection between the name and its geographic origins. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Cornish place name and the region's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hayle

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

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

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