HAYHOE
Hayhoe
The surname Hayhoe is of English origin, and is derived from the medieval personal name "Hay(e)", which itself is derived from the Old English pre 7th Century "hea", meaning hay. It may also be a topographical name for someone who lived on or near a piece of enclosed land or a stackyard, derived from the Old English word "haga" meaning "enclosure" or "haw".
The surname Hayhoe is recorded in various spellings including Haye, Hay, Hayhoe and Hayhowe. The first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of Godwinus de la Heye, which dates back to 1275 in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Hayhoe have been found predominantly in the counties of East Anglia, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. The name has also spread to other parts of England, as well as to other English-speaking countries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname include Dr. Terence Edward Hayhoe, an eminent British neuroscientist, and Darren Hayhoe, a former professional footballer who played for various clubs in the English Football League.
In conclusion, the surname Hayhoe is a venerable English surname with roots dating back to medieval times, and it continues to be borne by individuals around the world, representing a rich heritage of English ancestry.
There are approximately 701 people named Hayhoe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,693rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Hayhoe.
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
- Crispin
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Anne
- Carole
- Caroline
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julia
- Katy
- Km
- Louise
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Sophie
- Susan