Explore the Family Name Hafeman
The meaning of Hafeman
Americanized form of North German Hafemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hafeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hafeman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 52,935 in 2000 to 57,234 in 2010, marking an 8.12% decrease in its standing amongst other surnames in the United States. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the Hafeman surname also experienced a decline of 3.0%, with 367 recorded instances in 2000 decreasing to 356 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people fell by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #57,234 | -8.12% |
| Count | 367 | 356 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hafeman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Hafeman surname is overwhelmingly associated with the White community. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 98% of those with the Hafeman surname identified as White, showing a slight increase of 0.77% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a recorded 1.36% of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000; however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Hafeman surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 98.03% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |