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Hayes 1

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. HAYZ
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Meaning & History

From various English place names that were derived from Old English hæg meaning "enclosure, fence". A famous bearer was American President Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893).

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Given Name DescendantsHayes, Haze(English)
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American presidential surnames, Bob Dylan songs, drummers, isograms, NBA players
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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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