About Haywood
The surname Haywood is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hēg" meaning "hay" and "wudu" meaning "wood." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or worked in a wood where hay was grown or stored. The name Haywood signifies a connection to a specific place and occupation, reflecting the ancestral roots and historical occupations of those who bear the surname.
The surname Haywood is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haywood based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Haywood is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Haywood in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Haywood using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.