About Haines
The surname Haines is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the medieval given name "Hain," which itself originated from the Germanic word "hagan" meaning "enclosure" or "hedge." As a surname, Haines could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge or enclosure, or it could have been a locational name for someone from a place named Hain or Haine. Additionally, Haines could also be a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name Hain or Haine, indicating "son of Hain" or "son of Haine."
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haines based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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