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

Haynes, 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 Haynes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haynes in America

Haynes is the 366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haynes surname appeared 85,974 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 29 people would have the surname Haynes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haynes 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 Haynes

The surname Haynes is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "haeg," meaning "hedge." It first appeared in the 11th century, referring to individuals who lived near a hedge or worked as a hedge-maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Haia" and "Haie." This suggests that the name was already established in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the 12th century, the surname was often spelled as "Hayne," "Haine," or "Heynes." During this period, it was primarily associated with families residing in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Wiltshire.

Noteworthy individuals with the surname Haynes include John Haynes (c. 1594-1654), an English colonial leader and the first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Another prominent figure was Joseph Haynes (1732-1827), an English-American author and politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress.

In the literary realm, Gwendoline Mary Haynes (1868-1925), better known as Gwenllian Morgan, was a Welsh writer and educator. Her contributions to Welsh literature and language preservation were significant.

Samuel Haynes (1678-1752), an English-American silversmith and engraver, is renowned for his intricate and highly sought-after silver pieces crafted in colonial America.

The surname Haynes has also been associated with several places across England, such as Haynes in Bedfordshire, Haynes Green in Buckinghamshire, and Haynes Church End in Cambridgeshire, further solidifying its historical roots in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haynes

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

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

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