Explore the Family Name Haaf
The meaning of Haaf
1. North German: variant of Haff. 2. South German and Swiss German: metonymic occupational name for a potter, from Middle High German hafen ‘pot’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haaf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haaf has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Haaf' was ranked 48,567th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had improved its rank to 48,060th. This represents a change index of 1.04. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 408 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, experiencing a growth rate of 7.84. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.15 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #48,060 | 1.04% |
| Count | 408 | 440 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haaf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Haaf', as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.81% of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly dropped to 92.73% by 2010. Over this period, there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity. Interestingly, the 2010 census reported that 2.95% identified with two or more races, compared to none in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase in 2010, registering at 1.59%, while the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity decreased from 1.23% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 92.73% | -4.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |