TheNameDBHaymaker
OccupationalMeaning
A person who made or sold hay, or someone involved in hay production.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hæg' or 'hay' (hay) combined with 'maker' (maker, producer). The name originally described an occupational role in medieval agricultural communities.
About the Haymaker Surname
An occupational surname indicating involvement in hay production or trade. The name reflects the importance of hay in medieval and early modern agriculture.
Distribution
Found in England and among English diaspora communities, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown