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Hayden History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables World Ranking

Ireland United States Canada Australia New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Suggested Reading Citations

Hayden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Hayden has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a family lived in one of a variety of similarly-named places. Settlements called Heydon were found in Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Cambridge and Norfolk both had places called Heydon, and Haydon Bridge was in Northumberland. The surname Hayden belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Hayden family

The surname Hayden was first found in Norfolk, where Sir Thomas de Heydon (circa 1185-1250) was on record as a judge, who was given the office of "Justice of Eyre," under a provision in the Magna Carta. His son, William de Heydon, remained in Norfolk, continuing the line that obtained estates at Heydon and Baconsthorpe. A younger son of Sir Thomas, Johannes (John) de Heydon, settled in Devon in the 13th century beginning a well known Devon branch of this family name.

Edmund of Hadenham (fl. 1307), the early English chronicler, "was a monk of Rochester, to whom is ascribed, on the authority of William Lambard, the Kentish topographer, a historical work preserved in the Cottonian Library (Nero, D. II.) in the British Museum. This manuscript, according to Wharton, contains a chronicle in one handwriting down to 1307, which is a copy of Matthew of Westminster, excepting that it contains a number of interspersed notices relating to the history of Rochester. " [1]

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included: Richard de Haydon, or Heydon, Yorkshire; John de Haydon, Somerset; and Agnes de Heydone, Oxfordshire. [2]

Early History of the Hayden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hayden research. Another 163 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1280, 1303, 1327, 1479, 1503, 1574, 1583, 1586, 1623, 1629, 1651, 1653, 1656, 1658, 1667, 1669, 1723 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Hayden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hayden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hayden have been found, including Hayden, Haydon, Hadenham and others.

Early Notables of the Hayden family

Distinguished members of the family include John Haidon (d. 1583) Sheriff of London; John Heydon (1629-c. 1667), English philosopher and Rosicrucian (a legendary and secretive Order); as well as Sir John Heydon, English, Governor of Bermuda in 1669.George Heyden (fl. 1723), was an English composer and organist at the church of St. Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey. On 6 January 1746 he was elected a member of the Madrigal Society. [1]Sir Henry Heydon (d. 1503), was a country gentleman, belonged to an old family seated at Heydon in Norfolk. As early as the thirteenth century one of the family resided in Norfolk, and...
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Hayden World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hayden is the 847^th most popular surname with an estimated 34,818 people with that name. [3] However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Hayden is ranked the 530^th most popular surname with an estimated 87 people with that name. [4] And in Australia, the name Hayden is the 887^th popular surname with an estimated 4,439 people with that name. [5]

Migration of the Hayden family to Ireland

Some of the Hayden family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hayden migration to the United States +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Hayden, or a variant listed above:

Hayden Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Hayden, who settled in New England in 1630
William Hayden, who landed in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1630 [6]
James Hayden, who landed in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1637 [6]
Richard Hayden, who arrived in Virginia in 1650 [6]
Thomas Hayden, who settled in Virginia in 1654
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hayden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Edward Hayden, who landed in Virginia in 1701 [6]

Hayden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Hayden, who landed in America in 1808 [6]
Bridget Hayden, who landed in New York, NY in 1815 [6]
Patrick Hayden, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 [6]
Thomas Hayden, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1818 [6]
Andrew Hayden, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1819 [6]
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hayden migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hayden Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Hayden, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1836
Joshua Hayden, who arrived in Canada in 1841
Bridget Hayden, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1842

Hayden migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hayden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Hayden, Irish convict who was convicted in Carlow, Ireland for life, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 29th November 1801, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [7]
Mr. Patrick Hayden, (John, Malone), (b. 1811), aged 21, Irish groom who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for life for stealing, transported aboard the "Dunvegan Castle" on 1st July 1832, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [8]
Mr. John Hayden, (b. 1813), aged 30, Irish house servant who was convicted in Kilkenny, Ireland for life, transported aboard the "Constant" on 9th May 1843, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [9]
Miss Anne Hayden, (Heydon), Irish laundress who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 10 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Blackfriar" on 24th January 1851, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [10]
William Hayden, aged 50, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "China" [11]
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hayden migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hayden Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. James Hayden, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Maori" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 3rd November 1859 [12]
M. Hayden, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Wild Duck" in 1865
Bridget Hayden, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Douglas" in 1873

Contemporary Notables of the name Hayden (post 1700) +

Derek Sherrard Hayden Jr. (1990-2023), American football cornerback
Ursula Hayden (1966-2022), born Ursa Bamby Hayden, an American professional wrestler, actress, and businesswoman, best known for her character Babe the Farmer's Daughter on the 1980s television show Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Nicholas "Nicky" Patrick Hayden (1981-2017), nicknamed "The Kentucky Kid", an American professional motorcycle racer, World Champion (2006)
Thomas Emmet "Tom" Hayden (1939-2016), American social and political activist, author and politician, Member of the California Senate (1992-2000)
Dennis Hayden (b. 1952), American actor, known for his work on Die Hard (1988), Another 48 Hrs. (1990) and Sniper 2 (2002)
Brigadier-General Frederic Lord Hayden (1901-1969), American Commanding General Ryukyus Command (1946-1948) [13]
Hospital Apprentice First Class David Ephraim Hayden (1897-1974), United States Navy Hospital Corpsman who served during World War I and earned the Medal of Honor
Sterling Hayden (1916-1986), American actor and author
Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden (1829-1887), American geologist noted for his pioneering surveying expeditions of the Rocky Mountains
Edward Daniel Hayden (1833-1908), American politician, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts (1885-89)
... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Hayden Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Ferme en foy
Motto Translation: Strong in faith.

Citations +

Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
"Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 14th July 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/atlas
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 12th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/dunvegan-castle
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 9th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/constant
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 13th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/blackfriar
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CHINA 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/china1852.shtml
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, March 9) Frederic Hayden. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Hayden/Frederic_Lord/USA.html