About Hayward
The surname Hayward is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it could be derived from the Old English word "hēg" meaning "enclosure" and "weard" meaning "guardian" or "keeper," thus referring to someone who was responsible for the protection and maintenance of an enclosed area or a hedge. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Middle English word "hay" meaning "hedge" and "ward" meaning "guardian" or "watchman," indicating a person who was in charge of overseeing or protecting a hedge or boundary. Overall, the surname Hayward signifies a person's occupation as a guardian or keeper of an enclosure or hedge.
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