Explore the Family Name Hafen
The meaning of Hafen
South German: metonymic occupational name for a potter, from Middle High German hafen ‘pot’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hafen in the United States?
The surname Hafen has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hafen ranked 24,680 in popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to 22,471—an increase of 8.95%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, with a count of 948 in 2000 and 1,145 in 2010, an increase of 20.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 11.43%, moving from 0.35 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #22,471 | 8.95% |
| Count | 948 | 1,145 | 20.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.39 | 11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hafen
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Hafen surname, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some dramatic changes over the decade. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, there were increases in those who identified as having two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native—both seeing a 115.09% increase from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by 4.61%, moving from 96.41% to 91.97% within this time frame. The most significant change was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase of 131.98%, jumping from 2.22% to 5.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 91.97% | -4.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 5.15% | 131.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.14% | 115.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 1.14% | 115.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |