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

Haysley, 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 Haysley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haysley in America

Haysley is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haysley surname appeared 149 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 Haysley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haysley 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 Haysley

The surname Haysley has its origins in the English counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæg" meaning hedge or enclosure, and "leah" meaning a woodland clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a hedged enclosure or a clearing in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, where a William de Haysley is listed. The prefix "de" indicates that the name was initially a locative surname, denoting the place of origin or residence of the bearer.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Worcestershire Musters Rolls of 1508, where a John Haysley is recorded. This document was a military muster roll, listing men liable for service in the county militia.

The spelling of the name has varied over time, with forms such as Heysleye, Hayseley, and Hayslie appearing in historical records. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies of early scribes in recording names.

One notable bearer of the Haysley name was Sir Thomas Haysley (1567-1638), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Worcestershire during the reign of King James I. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a Deputy Lieutenant for the county.

Another individual of note was Reverend William Haysley (1693-1768), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon from 1734 until his death. He is remembered for his efforts in preserving and promoting the legacy of William Shakespeare in the town.

In the 19th century, John Haysley (1810-1888) made a name for himself as a successful businessman and philanthropist in Birmingham. He founded the Haysley Ironworks and was instrumental in the city's industrial development, while also supporting various charitable causes.

Sarah Haysley (1842-1922) was a notable figure in the women's suffrage movement in Britain. She was an active campaigner for women's right to vote and served as a treasurer for the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies.

Lastly, Edward Haysley (1902-1987) was a renowned English archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of Roman Britain. He led excavations at several important Roman sites and published extensively on his findings.

While the Haysley surname has its roots in the English Midlands, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by families and individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haysley

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

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

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