Explore the Family Name Hackshaw
The meaning of Hackshaw
English: habitational name from Hackinsall in Lancashire, meaning ‘Hákon’s hill’, from the Old Norse personal name Hákon (see Haagen) + Old English hōh ‘hill-spur’ (later replaced with Old Norse haugr ‘hill’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hackshaw in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hackshaw has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 72,237 but rose to 63,524 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 12.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 251 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, revealing a 25.1% increase. The proportion per 100k people also saw an increase of 22.22%, shifting from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #63,524 | 12.06% |
| Count | 251 | 314 | 25.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hackshaw
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hackshaw also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, there was no record of anyone with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. However, by 2010, both these ethnic identities were represented, with 1.59% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 4.14% as Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races also increased from 3.19% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 27.09% in 2000 to 21.97% in 2010. The largest ethnicity for this surname remained Black, recording an increase from 66.53% in 2000 to 68.15% in 2010. There was no change observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.53% | 68.15% | 2.43% |
| White | 27.09% | 21.97% | -18.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 4.14% | 29.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |