HAKES
Hakes
Hakes is a surname of English origin, believed to have Norman roots. The name is derived from the Old French word "haaque," meaning a "hitching post" or "resting place for cattle." The Hakes surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, such as Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hakes surname date back to the medieval period, indicating its long-standing presence in British history. The name may have been occupational in nature, denoting a person who worked with cattle or in a related agricultural role.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Hakes surname have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including agriculture, business, and the arts. The surname has likely evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, leading to variations such as Haikes and Haykes.
Today, the Hakes surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse heritage and legacy of this ancient English name.
There are approximately 297 people named Hakes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Hakes.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Julian
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Roger
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Donna
- Doris
- Elaine
- Emma
- Joan
- Lorraine
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Siobhan
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hacke
- Haacke
- Haeck
- Haake
- Hack
- Haak
- Haack
- Hackey
- Hackes
- Hacks
- Hake
- Hackie
- Hacz
- Haes
- Haggas
- Hagges
- Haggis
- Haggs
- Haghes
- Hagos
- Hags
- Hagues
- Hagus
- Haick
- Haicks
- Haighes
- Haigs
- Haik
- Hak
- Hakey
- Hakme
- Halk
- Halke
- Halkes
- Halks
- Haque
- Haques
- Haughes
- Haukes
- Hauks
- Haux
- Hawkes
- Hawkis
- Hawkiss
- Hawks
- Hax
- Hayes
- Haykes
- Heak
- Heake
- Heakes
- Heaks
- Heckes
- Hecks
- Heekes
- Heeks
- Hegazi
- Heggis
- Heggs
- Hegs
- Heighes
- Heike
- Heiks
- Heke
- Helke
- Helks
- Heugas
- Heughes
- Hex
- Hickeas
- Hickes
- Hicks
- Hieke
- Higges
- Higgis
- Higgiys
- Higgs
- Highes
- Higs
- Hiks
- Hix
- Hoakes
- Hoaks
- Hockes
- Hocks
- Hogas
- Hogges
- Hoggs
- Hoghes
- Hogkiss
- Hogs
- Hokes
- Hookes
- Hooks
- Hooykaas
- Houghes
- Houguez
- Houkes
- Howkes
- Howks
- Hox
- Hucks
- Hueghes
- Hugas
- Hugghes
- Huggis
- Huggs
- Hughas
- Hughees
- Hughes
- Hughess
- Hughies
- Hughues
- Hughus
- Hugs
- Hugues
- Hugus
- Huks
- Hux
- Hykes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.