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

Haymond, 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 Haymond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haymond in America

Haymond is the 21360th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haymond surname appeared 1,226 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 Haymond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haymond 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 Haymond

The surname HAYMOND has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "heg" and "mund," meaning "hay" and "protection" or "guardian," respectively. The name likely referred to someone who was responsible for guarding or overseeing hay or hayfields.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with various spellings such as Haymund, Heymund, and Haimund appearing in historical records. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Heymund, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire in 1260.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a Robert Heymund was listed. Additionally, a John Haymund was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset in 1379.

In the 15th century, the surname HAYMOND was associated with several notable individuals. John Haymond, a prominent landowner from Gloucestershire, was born around 1420 and held significant estates in the region. Another John Haymond, who lived from 1452 to 1518, was a renowned scholar and rector of the University of Oxford.

The 16th century saw the name HAYMOND spread across various parts of England. One notable bearer was Sir Robert Haymond, born in 1540, who served as a member of Parliament for Wiltshire. Another significant figure was William Haymond, born in 1568, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London.

In the 17th century, the HAYMOND surname continued to be prominent. Thomas Haymond, born in 1612, was a respected lawyer and judge in the Court of Common Pleas. Edward Haymond, born in 1645, was a prominent landowner and politician who served as a member of Parliament for Oxfordshire.

The 18th century brought forth several notable individuals with the HAYMOND surname. John Haymond, born in 1710, was a renowned playwright and poet whose works were widely acclaimed. Additionally, James Haymond, born in 1742, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

Throughout the 19th century, the HAYMOND name continued to be associated with accomplished individuals. William Haymond, born in 1814, was a successful industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of his local community. Another notable figure was Charles Haymond, born in 1856, a renowned explorer and naturalist who made significant discoveries in the field of biology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haymond

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

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

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