Explore the Family Name Haefner
The meaning of Haefner
German (Häfner): variant of Hafner ‘potter’. The surname Häfner is most common in southwestern Germany.
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How common is the last name Haefner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Haefner fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 15,796th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 16,716th position, reflecting a decrease in popularity of about 5.82%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 1,693 in 2000, to 1,712 in 2010, an overall growth of 1.12%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also declined by approximately 7.94%, from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,796 | #16,716 | -5.82% |
| Count | 1,693 | 1,712 | 1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.58 | -7.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haefner
Regarding the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Haefner identified as White, although there were slight changes over the decade. In 2000, 98.52% of Haefners identified as White, contrasting with 97.37% in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.17%. A small percentage, 0.35% in 2000 and 0.29% in 2010, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, showing a decline of 17.14%. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. Additionally, by 2010, 0.64% of individuals with this surname reported being of two or more races, a category not represented in 2000. There weren't any individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.37% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.34% | 127.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.29% | -17.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |