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

Hayter, 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 Hayter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hayter in America

Hayter is the 15922nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hayter surname appeared 1,825 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hayter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hayter 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 Hayter

The surname HAYTER is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "hætan," which means "to call" or "to name." It first appeared in the late 11th century after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

The name was initially used as an occupational surname for a crier, messenger, or town crier whose job was to make public announcements or proclamations. It was also associated with the position of a herald or a town crier who would announce important news or events.

HAYTER is believed to have originated in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire in southern England, where many early records of the name can be found. In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror, the name appears as "Haitur" and "Haitere."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William le Haitere, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1191. Another early record is that of Henry le Haytere, found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296.

In the 13th century, the name was also associated with the village of Hayter in Somerset, which may have influenced its spelling and distribution. The place name "Hayter" is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæg" meaning "hedge" and "tun" meaning "farm" or "settlement."

Notable individuals with the surname HAYTER include:

1. Sir George Hayter (1792-1871), an English painter and portrait artist who was appointed Principal Painter to Queen Victoria.
2. John Hayter (1756-1818), an English miniature painter and engraver who was appointed Miniature Painter to the Princesses.
3. Thomas Hayter (1702-1761), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
4. Charles Hayter (1761-1835), an English painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. John Hayter (1811-1894), an English architect and surveyor who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

The HAYTER surname has a rich history dating back to the Norman Conquest and has been associated with various occupations, including town criers, heralds, and artists throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hayter

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

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

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