Explore the Family Name Haist
The meaning of Haist
1. German: probably a variant of Heist. 2. English (Yorkshire): possibly a shortened form of Hayhurst. See also Hast. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gernot.
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How common is the last name Haist in the United States?
The surname Haist was ranked 39,678th in popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and slipped to 42,720th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.67%. The total number of individuals with the surname Haist also declined slightly from 521 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, marking a drop of 2.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname saw a decrease of 10.53% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #42,720 | -7.67% |
| Count | 521 | 507 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haist
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Haist identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.31% to 96.84%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing marginally from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96.84% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.78% | 2.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |