Hayworth
Derived from a place name meaning "enclosed homestead" or "hedged enclosure" in Old English.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,845 Americans carry the last name Hayworth. That puts it at #12,683 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 120,476 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hayworth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 120,476
Census rank
#12,683
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,435 bearers of the surname Hayworth in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12683rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hayworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hayworth
The surname Hayworth has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "heg" meaning "hedge" and "worth" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with hedges or settlements surrounded by hedges.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1176, where a person named Robert de Haywurth is mentioned. The spelling variations during this period include Hayworth, Haworth, Heyworth, and Haiworth.
In the Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror, there are references to places like Haworth in Yorkshire and Heyworth in Cambridgeshire, which could have influenced the development of the surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Hayworth include:
1. John Hayworth (1564-1627), an English Puritan clergyman and author.
2. Richard Hayworth (1570-1642), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
3. Thomas Hayworth (1768-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. George Hayworth (1839-1923), an American industrialist and co-founder of the Hayworth Roll and Panel Company.
5. Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), an American actress and dancer, born Margarita Carmen Cansino, who achieved fame as a leading lady in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s.
The surname Hayworth has also been associated with various place names, such as Hayworth Heath in Oxfordshire and Hayworth Green in Buckinghamshire, further solidifying its connection to the English landscape and settlements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hayworth
Among Census respondents with the surname Hayworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Hayworth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hayworth surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5%
- Black or African American5.6%
- Two or more races2.2%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hayworth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,683 | #12,683 | 0.0% |
| Count | 2,435 | 2,435 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hayworth bearers went from 2,435 to 2,435 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #12,683 to #12,683.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hayworth
FAQ
Hayworth surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hayworth?
The surname Hayworth holds position #12,683 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,845 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hayworth surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hayworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.