HAWES

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Hawes

Hawes is a surname of English origin, believed to have various meanings and derivations. It could be a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "hoh" meaning "projecting ridge of land" or "a spur of a hill". This suggests that individuals with the surname Hawes could have originated from places with such geographical features.

Alternatively, the surname Hawes may have derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hafwi" or "Havi", indicating Viking ancestry. The name has evolved over time, with various spellings including Hawe, Hawse, and Hawks.

The distribution of the Hawes surname in the United Kingdom shows a concentration in areas such as Yorkshire, Norfolk, and London, among others. Notable individuals with the surname Hawes include Sir Robert Hawes, an 18th-century British politician and civil servant.

The Hawes surname is steeped in history and tradition, reflecting the diverse origins of families in Britain over the centuries. It continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 8,472 people named Hawes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,117th most common surname in Britain. Around 130 in a million people in Britain are named Hawes.

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

Andrew
Christopher
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Peter
Richard
Stephen

Female

Elizabeth
Emma
Jane
Julie
Karen
Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Nicola
Patricia
Sandra
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.