Haynes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Anglo-Saxon name Haynes comes from the baptismal name for Haine. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honour of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Alternatively, the name could have been a local name from Haynes or Hawnes, a parish, in the union of Ampthill, hundred of Flitt in Bedfordshire. [1] This parish dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was recorded as Hagenes. [2] It literally meant “the enclosures.” [3] Another source claims the name is from Haisne, near Arras, France. [4]

Early Origins of the Haynes family

The surname Haynes was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where Hagene and Hagana were listed in Herefordshire and Norfolk respectively. [2]

From this early listing, the name evolved and was used as both a forename and surname, as Hagena Jugement was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Suffolk in 1130. It was not until 1198 that we found the name as a surname: Rogerus filius Hane in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk. The same rolls, but for Staffordshire listed Hagan(us) in 1199 and later in Norfolk in 1240. Alicia filia Hahen was listed in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1202 which is very interesting as this would have been one of the first entries for a female or “daughter” to hold lands. [5]

Hugh de Haynes witnessed a charter of Payen de Beauchamp, founding Chicksand Priory, 12th century [4]

Adam filius Hayne was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Lancashire in 1332 and Peter Hain was found in the Pipe Rolls for Dorset in 1200. [5]

Somerset was an early homestead for the family as seen by the following early entries: Ralph Hayne; William Hayne; Alice Heynes; Walter Heynes; and Ade Heynes. All entries were 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III’s reign.) [6]

The Yorkshire Poll Rolls of 1379 included: Adam Hauneson; Johannes Hayne; Robertus Haynson; and Thomas Hane as all holding lands there at that time. [7]

Early History of the Haynes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haynes research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1202, 1594, 1653, 1693, 1701, 1668, 1671, 1672 and 1675 are included under the topic Early Haynes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haynes Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Haynes has appeared include Haines, Hains, Hain, Haine, Haynes, Hainson and many more.

Early Notables of the Haynes family (pre 1700)

Notables of this surname at this time include: John Haynes (sometimes spelled Haines) (1594-1653), English colonial magistrate from Messing Essex, one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony, he was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, often referred to as one of the first written constitutions Hezekiah Haynes (died 1693), second son of John Haynes of Copford Hall in Essex, was a supporter of the parliamentary cause during the English Civil War Joseph “Jo” Haines (died 1701), sometimes called Count Haines, was a 17th-century actor, singer, dancer, guitar player, fortune teller, author, and member of the King’s Company. “After… 
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Haynes World Ranking

In the United States, the name Haynes is the 301^st most popular surname with an estimated 89,532 people with that name. [8] However, in Australia, the name Haynes is ranked the 490^thmost popular surname with an estimated 7,800 people with that name. [9] And in the United Kingdom, the name Haynes is the 400^th popular surname with an estimated 16,176 people with that name. [10]

 Migration of the Haynes family to Ireland

Some of the Haynes family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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 Haynes migration to the United States +

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Haynes arrived in North America very early: 

Haynes Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Henry Haynes, who arrived in Virginia in 1622 [11]
• John Haynes, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1633 aboard the ship “Griffin, bound for Cambridge [11]
• Walter Haynes, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1638 [11]
• James Haynes, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1638 [11]
• Richard Haynes, who landed in Virginia in 1642 [11]
• … (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Haynes Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Peter Haynes, who landed in New England in 1727 [11]
• Herbert Haynes, who landed in Virginia in 1737 [11]
• Philip Haynes, who arrived in America in 1760-1753 [11]