Explore the Family Name Hafter
The meaning of Hafter
English: occupational name for a maker of handles for tools, from Middle English hafter(e), an agent derivative of haft(e) ‘handle’ (Old English hæft).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hafter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hafter has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 121,780th most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to 120,187th. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 131 in 2000 to 144 in 2010, indicating a nearly 10% increase over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #120,187 | 1.31% |
| Count | 131 | 144 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hafter
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Hafter identify as White, accounting for 96.18% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.44% in 2010. There were no recorded incidences of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 94.44% | -1.81% |
| 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% |