Explore the Family Name Hahs
The meaning of Hahs
German: variant of Hass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hahs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hahs saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hahs was ranked the 42,056th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,189th, marking a decline of 7.45%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 486 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, which is a drop of 2.47%. As a result, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #45,189 | -7.45% |
| Count | 486 | 474 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hahs
From an ethnic identity standpoint, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Hahs surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 96.91% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.23% to 2.95%. The data showed no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black. Lastly, there was a small decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.23% to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.94% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.95% | 139.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.05% | -14.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |