About Hays
The surname Hays is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "haga" or the Old Norse word "hagi," both meaning "enclosure" or "fenced area." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge or fence, or it could have been a locational name for someone who lived near a place named Hays. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname evolved, and it became a common surname in Scotland and later in other English-speaking countries.
The surname Hays is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hays based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hays in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hays using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.