Haines

Haines is a surname of English origin and the name of a geographic location in North America, most prominently Haines, Alaska. The city of Haines is a coastal community in the Alaska Panhandle, located on the northern shore of the Lynn Canal in Southeast Alaska. It lies within Haines Borough and serves as a gateway for tourism, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The surrounding region is known for rugged scenery, maritime heritage, and access to wildlife viewing, including the nearby Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

As a place name, Haines appears in other contexts within the United States and beyond, though the Alaska community remains the best known reference. The surname Haines is carried by individuals across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and public life. In addition to people, the name appears in geographic and institutional names in English-speaking regions, reflecting its use as a toponym.

The term Haines can therefore refer to a family name as well as to a specific locality with cultural and economic links to tourism, transportation, and natural heritage. In common usage, the Alaska city is the primary reference, while the surname and other geographic uses represent secondary meanings.