Explore the Family Name Hachmann
The meaning of Hachmann
German: topographic name for someone living near a hedge or enclosure, from Middle Low German hach ‘hedge, enclosure, fenced pasture or woodland’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called Hachum (dialect Hachen) in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Hachmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hachmann experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 126,400 with a count of 125. By 2010, it dropped in rank to 131,379, despite an increase in the count to 129. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 20 percent over this 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,400 | #131,379 | -3.94% |
| Count | 125 | 129 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hachmann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Hachmann identify as White, accounting for 99.20% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.67% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 97.67% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |