Explore the Family Name Haefeli
The meaning of Haefeli
Swiss German (also Häfeli): metonymic occupational name for a potter, from a diminutive of Middle High German hafen ‘pot’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haefeli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haefeli has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 103,193 in terms of frequency and by 2010, it had slipped to the 116,201 spot, a drop of approximately 12.61%. In terms of raw counts, there were 161 individuals with the Haefeli surname in 2000, which decreased to 150 by 2010, indicating a decline of 6.83%. The proportion of individuals with the Haefeli surname per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #116,201 | -12.61% |
| Count | 161 | 150 | -6.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haefeli
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Haefeli identified as White. In 2000, 95.65% of the Haefelis identified themselves as White. By 2010, this percentage slightly dropped to 94%, a change of -1.73%. There was no record of individuals with the Haefeli surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (3.33%) of individuals with the surname Haefeli who identified as Hispanic. No data was available for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |