Explore the Family Name Haik
The meaning of Haik
Jewish (from North Africa) and Arabic (Morocco): from Arabic hā’ik, an occupational name for a weaver. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Yossi.
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How common is the last name Haik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haik has observed a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,159th and rose to the 45,495th spot by 2010, indicating a positive change of 7.45%. The count of individuals with the Haik surname also increased from 402 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, marking an increase of 16.92%. This means that the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people increased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, experiencing an overall growth of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #45,495 | 7.45% |
| Count | 402 | 470 | 16.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haik
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haik, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Haik surname identified as White in both years, with a slight decrease from 91.54% in 2000 to 91.49% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 2.24% to zero within the same period. However, there was an increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity carrying the Haik surname, from 2.49% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals and those identifying with two or more races decreased by 14.09% and 24.11%, respectively. There were no recorded individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 91.49% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 4.04% | 62.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.7% | -24.11% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.28% | -14.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |