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

Haythe, 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 Haythe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haythe in America

Haythe is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haythe surname appeared 175 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 Haythe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haythe 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 Haythe

The surname HAYTHE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Hayth or Haythe, possibly referring to a patch of countryside or a specific area within a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAYTHE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Heythe." This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century, though its exact origins remain uncertain.

During the 14th century, the HAYTHE surname appears to have been concentrated primarily in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset, with records showing individuals bearing the name living in towns and villages such as Trowbridge, Westbury, and Frome.

In the 16th century, the HAYTHE surname can be found in various historical documents, including parish records and tax rolls. One notable individual from this period was John HAYTHE, a merchant who lived in Bristol in the late 1500s.

The 17th century saw the HAYTHE name spread more widely across England, with records indicating families bearing the surname in counties such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. One prominent figure was William HAYTHE, a landowner and magistrate who lived in Warwickshire in the mid-1600s.

By the 18th century, the HAYTHE surname had become firmly established in various parts of England. Notable individuals from this period include Thomas HAYTHE (1712-1789), a clergyman and author who published several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the HAYTHE surname continued to be found across England, with families living in both urban and rural areas. One notable figure was James HAYTHE (1834-1901), a businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Birmingham.

Throughout its history, the HAYTHE surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, landowners, clergymen, and businessmen. While not a particularly common name, it has endured for centuries and continues to be found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haythe

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

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

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