Explore the Family Name Haft
The meaning of Haft
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker and seller of various sorts of clamps and fastenings, from Middle High German haft ‘clasp’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for an embroiderer, from Yiddish haft ‘embroidery’.
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How common is the last name Haft in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Haft" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Haft ranked 28,433 in popularity, which fell to 31,184 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.68%. The count of individuals with the Haft surname also dropped from 790 in 2000 to 744 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease of 5.82%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.79%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 down to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,433 | #31,184 | -9.68% |
| Count | 790 | 744 | -5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haft
The ethnicity distribution for the Haft surname experienced some shifts, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did fall slightly from 96.20% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. During the same period, the representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander category within the Haft surname holders declined by 19.80%, settling at 0.81% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010, a growth of 59.32%. Interestingly, the 2010 data introduced a new category not previously seen in 2000 – Two or more races – accounting for 1.48% of the Haft surname bearers. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.35% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.82% | 59.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.81% | -19.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |