Explore the Family Name Hayward
The meaning of Hayward
English: 1. occupational name from Middle English hayward ‘keeper of the hedges and enclosures’ (Old English hēgweard), a manorial officer in charge of the common fields who protected corn and hay from cattle, theft, or damage, and supervised the harvest. 2. occasionally a variant of Howard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hayward in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hayward shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hayward ranked as the 2,218th most popular surname, with a total count of 15,044 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 2,327, reflecting a decrease of 4.91%. However, the actual number of people with the surname Hayward increased to 15,665, marking a growth of 4.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decline from 5.58 to 5.31, a change of -4.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,218 | #2,327 | -4.91% |
| Count | 15,044 | 15,665 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.58 | 5.31 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hayward
When examining ethnic identity associated with the Hayward surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, though their proportion decreased slightly from 73.26% in 2000 to 70.99% in 2010. The second-largest group was Black, increasing from 21.81% to 22.59%. There were notable increases in the proportions identifying as Hispanic (rising from 1.48% to 2.12%) and those identifying as two or more races (increasing from 1.89% to 2.53%). Smaller groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases, moving from 0.57% to 0.63%, and 0.98% to 1.14% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.26% | 70.99% | -3.1% |
| Black | 21.81% | 22.59% | 3.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.53% | 33.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.12% | 43.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 1.14% | 16.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.63% | 10.53% |
Hayward ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hayward is British & Irish, which comprises 52.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.8%) and Eastern European (4.3%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Nigerian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
Ready to learn more about your ancestry? Get the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market by taking our DNA test. Shop 23andMe
| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.9% |
| French & German | 20.8% |
| Eastern European | 4.3% |
| Other | 22.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Hayward
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hayward have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
What Hayward haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hayward is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include G-S18765 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weaver, Keller, Weber, Schmidt, Schafer, Miller, Mueller, Zimmer, Winter, Smith.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hayward surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hayward have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hayward" Surname 43.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hayward" Surname 35.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hayward" Surname 21.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Hayward" Surname 31.0%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hayward?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hayward are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition