Explore the Family Name Hahl
The meaning of Hahl
German: habitational name from Hahl in Westphalia, Hahlen near Minden, or from a place on the Hahle river, all named with hal ‘marsh, mire’.
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How common is the last name Hahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hahl has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 54,152 with a count of 357, while in 2010, it fell to 60,347 with a count of 334, marking a decrease of 11.44% in rank and 6.44% in count. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 15.38%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #60,347 | -11.44% |
| Count | 357 | 334 | -6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hahl
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Hahl surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with people who identify as White. In 2000, 96.36% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased to 96.71% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.4% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Hahl surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 96.71% | 0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |