Explore the Family Name Hafler
The meaning of Hafler
South German (Häfler): occupational name for a potter. Compare Hafner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hafler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hafler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 59,470, representing a 2.08% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Hafler surname increased from 326 to 340 during the same time period, indicating a growth of 4.29%. The proportion of people named Hafler per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #59,470 | -2.08% |
| Count | 326 | 340 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hafler
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hafler surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 92.33% in 2000 and 91.47% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased slightly from 4.91% to 5.29%. The category "Two or more races" appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 2.35%. No individuals with the Hafler surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.33% | 91.47% | -0.93% |
| Black | 4.91% | 5.29% | 7.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |