Explore the Family Name Hafemann
The meaning of Hafemann
North German: status name for a steward on an estate. Compare South German Hoffmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Hafemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hafemann experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,222nd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 77,522nd spot, marking a negative change of 0.39 percent. Despite the dip in rank, the count of individuals with the Hafemann surname increased by approximately 7 percent from 231 to 247. However, its proportion in comparison to other surnames per 100,000 people decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, showing an 11.11 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #77,522 | -0.39% |
| Count | 231 | 247 | 6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hafemann
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hafemann surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, over 96 percent of Hafemanns identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.51 percent from 97.84 percent to 96.36 percent over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Hafemanns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year. This suggests that the surname Hafemann is predominantly tied to individuals of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.36% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |