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

Hazy, 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 Hazy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hazy in America

Hazy is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hazy surname appeared 202 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 Hazy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hazy 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 Hazy

The surname HAZY is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "hæsig," which means "foggy" or "misty," and was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived in a particularly hazy or foggy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAZY surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Richard Hazy was listed as a resident of the county. This suggests that the name had already become established as a hereditary surname by this time.

In the 14th century, the HAZY surname appears in various manorial records and court rolls throughout England, indicating its widespread use across different regions of the country. For instance, a William Hazy was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317.

The HAZY surname may also have connections to certain place names, particularly those with the prefix "Haze-" or "Hazy-," such as Hazelwood or Hazlewood. However, the exact relationship between the surname and these place names is not entirely clear.

One notable individual with the HAZY surname was John Hazy, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich in the late 15th century. Born around 1440, he played an influential role in the city's civic affairs and served as mayor of Norwich in 1484.

Another historically significant figure was Sir Robert Hazy, a soldier and courtier who lived during the reign of King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. He participated in several military campaigns and was knighted for his service in 1544.

In the 17th century, a clergyman named Thomas Hazy (1612-1672) gained recognition as a prolific writer and theologian. He published numerous religious works and served as the rector of several parishes in England.

During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the HAZY surname was William Hazy (1725-1790), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the HAZY surname was Sir Edward Hazy (1841-1924), a successful businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was knighted for his charitable contributions in 1901.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hazy

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

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

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