2000
#25,242
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 921
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.34
Rare Last name
Haymes
A variant of the English surname derived from "hay" referring to someone working with hay.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,060 Americans carry the last name Haymes. That puts it at #27,616 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.31 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 323,353 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haymes surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Haymes with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.1K
1 in 323,353
Census rank
#27,616
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
924
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 924 bearers of the surname Haymes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.31 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 27616th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haymes, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.1%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haymes
The surname "HAYMES" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. It is thought to be a locational name derived from various places named "Haymas" or similar spellings, such as "Heymes" or "Hames." These place names are likely derived from the Old English words "hæg," meaning "hedge" or "enclosure," and "mæse," meaning "meadow" or "pasture."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HAYMES" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property undertaken by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Haimis" and "Haimes" in this historic record.
During the 13th century, the name "HAYMES" began appearing in various legal documents and records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. In these records, the name was often spelled as "Haymes," "Heymas," or "Heymes."
One notable individual bearing the surname "HAYMES" was John Haymes (c. 1470-1528), an English politician and landowner from Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII.
Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Haymes (c. 1567-1625), an English soldier and landowner from Dorset. He fought in the English Army during the Nine Years' War in Ireland and later served as a Member of Parliament for Dorset.
In the 17th century, the name "HAYMES" appeared in various parish registers and records throughout England, particularly in the counties of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. One notable individual from this time was John Haymes (1615-1679), an English clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Totnes in Devon.
During the 18th century, the surname "HAYMES" spread to other parts of England and beyond. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Haymes (1721-1798), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Rendlesham in Suffolk.
Another individual of note was Samuel Haymes (1784-1858), an English engraver and painter who was born in London. He is known for his engravings of portraits and historical scenes, as well as his paintings of landscapes and seascapes.
Throughout its history, the surname "HAYMES" has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the southwestern counties of Devon and Cornwall, where it is believed to have originated. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the name has endured as a testament to the rich history and heritage of those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haymes
Among Census respondents with the surname Haymes, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.1%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Haymes bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haymes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.1% · 703
- Black or African American11.3% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 59
- Two or more races4.0% · 37
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haymes
Haymes appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#30,303
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 772
-149 bearers (-16.2%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Down 5,061 places
2020
#27,616
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 924
+152 bearers (+19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.31
Rank movement Up 2,687 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #25,242 | 921 | 0.34 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #30,303 | 772 | 0.26 | -149 bearers (-16.2%) | Down 5,061 places |
| 2020 | #27,616 | 924 | 0.31 | +152 bearers (+19.7%) | Up 2,687 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haymes surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,303 | #27,616 | 8.9% |
| Count | 772 | 924 | 19.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.26 | 0.31 | 18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haymes bearers went from 772 to 924 (+19.7% change). The surname moved up 2,687 positions in the national ranking, going from #30,303 to #27,616.
FAQ
Haymes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haymes?
Name Census estimates that about 1,060 living Americans carry the surname Haymes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 323,353 residents.
How common is Haymes?
Haymes ranks #27,616 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.31 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 924 people with the surname Haymes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,060), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.31 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.31 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haymes.
Has Haymes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haymes went from 772 recorded bearers to 924. That is an increase of 152 (+19.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #30,303 to #27,616.
What does the Census say about the background of Haymes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haymes, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.1%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haymes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.1% (703 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haymes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.1%), Black (11.3%), Hispanic (6.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haymes (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haymes mean?
A variant of the English surname derived from "hay" referring to someone working with hay. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haymes (0.31 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Haymes?
See how many Americans have the surname Haymes on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.