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

Haymes, 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 Haymes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haymes in America

Haymes is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haymes surname appeared 772 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 Haymes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haymes 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 Haymes

The surname "HAYMES" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. It is thought to be a locational name derived from various places named "Haymas" or similar spellings, such as "Heymes" or "Hames." These place names are likely derived from the Old English words "hæg," meaning "hedge" or "enclosure," and "mæse," meaning "meadow" or "pasture."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HAYMES" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property undertaken by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Haimis" and "Haimes" in this historic record.

During the 13th century, the name "HAYMES" began appearing in various legal documents and records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. In these records, the name was often spelled as "Haymes," "Heymas," or "Heymes."

One notable individual bearing the surname "HAYMES" was John Haymes (c. 1470-1528), an English politician and landowner from Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Haymes (c. 1567-1625), an English soldier and landowner from Dorset. He fought in the English Army during the Nine Years' War in Ireland and later served as a Member of Parliament for Dorset.

In the 17th century, the name "HAYMES" appeared in various parish registers and records throughout England, particularly in the counties of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. One notable individual from this time was John Haymes (1615-1679), an English clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Totnes in Devon.

During the 18th century, the surname "HAYMES" spread to other parts of England and beyond. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Haymes (1721-1798), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Rendlesham in Suffolk.

Another individual of note was Samuel Haymes (1784-1858), an English engraver and painter who was born in London. He is known for his engravings of portraits and historical scenes, as well as his paintings of landscapes and seascapes.

Throughout its history, the surname "HAYMES" has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the southwestern counties of Devon and Cornwall, where it is believed to have originated. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the name has endured as a testament to the rich history and heritage of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haymes

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

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

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