Explore the Family Name Haeffner
The meaning of Haeffner
German (Häffner): variant of Häfner ‘potter’ (see Haefner and Hafner). Compare Haffner.
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How common is the last name Haeffner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haeffner has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 50,055 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 54,055 - a change of about 8%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 393 to 382 over that decade, representing a decline of approximately 2.8%. The proportion of people named Haeffner per 100,000 also decreased by around 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #54,055 | -7.99% |
| Count | 393 | 382 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haeffner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Haeffner surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.96%, and while there was a very slight decrease in 2010 to 97.64%, this still represents an overwhelming majority. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.64% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 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% |