Explore the Family Name Haecker
The meaning of Haecker
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Häcker): see Hacker. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Claus, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Haecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haecker saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 38,198th in popularity with a count of 545 people bearing it in the United States. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 37,288 with 598 individuals possessing this surname, thus marking a 9.72% growth. Despite this rise, the proportion of individuals with the surname Haecker per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #37,288 | 2.38% |
| Count | 545 | 598 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haecker
Regarding ethnicity, the Census data reveals some changes over time. In 2000, the majority of Haeckers identified as White (95.05%), a percentage that decreased to 90.80% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Haecker population grew significantly from 3.49% in 2000 to 6.35% a decade later, indicating a growth rate of nearly 82%. Data for 2010 also showed a small presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, at 0.84% and 1.51% respectively; these groups were not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 90.8% | -4.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 6.35% | 81.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |