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

Haynos, 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 Haynos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haynos in America

Haynos is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haynos surname appeared 117 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 Haynos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haynos 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 Haynos

The surname Haynos has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Portugal and Spain, dating back to the late medieval period around the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Galician-Portuguese word "haino," which translates to "hatred" or "enmity," potentially referring to a person's temperament or reputation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the chronicles of the Portuguese writer and historian Fernão Lopes, who documented the reign of King João I in the 14th century. In his writings, Lopes mentions a nobleman named Álvaro Haynos, who served as a military commander during the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415.

Historical records from the Spanish archives of Seville and Cádiz also reference individuals with variations of the surname, such as Hainos and Haynoz, indicating its presence in Andalusia during the 16th and 17th centuries. These variations suggest the name may have evolved from the more common Spanish surname "Ainos," which shares a similar root.

Among the notable figures bearing the Haynos surname is the 17th-century Portuguese poet and playwright Manuel Haynos (1625-1696), who gained recognition for his contributions to the baroque literary movement in Portugal. His works, including the play "A Constância Premiada" (Constancy Rewarded), were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the realm of exploration and navigation, the name Haynos is associated with Pedro Haynos (1640-1712), a Spanish navigator and cartographer who accompanied the famous explorer Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira on his expeditions to the Solomon Islands in the late 17th century. Haynos played a crucial role in mapping and charting the newly discovered islands.

Another notable figure was the 18th-century Spanish military officer and engineer Diego Haynos (1702-1775), renowned for his expertise in fortification design and his contributions to the defense systems of several Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Puerto Rico and Florida.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Haynos appears in the historical records of the Mexican War of Independence, with José María Haynos (1785-1842) serving as a prominent military leader and supporter of the independence movement led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

While the surname Haynos may not be as widely recognized as some other Iberian surnames, its historical significance and presence across various fields, from literature and exploration to military endeavors, speak to its enduring legacy and the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haynos

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

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

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