Explore the Family Name Haisten
The meaning of Haisten
English (Cumbria): possibly a habitational name from a place called Hayston, examples of which are found in Strathclyde, Tayside, and Dyfed, or from Haystoun near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
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How common is the last name Haisten in the United States?
The Haisten surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it ranked 52,500 in popularity and fell to 59,470 by 2010, representing a decrease of 13.28 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped from 371 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, marking an 8.36 percent decline. Correspondingly, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #59,470 | -13.28% |
| Count | 371 | 340 | -8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haisten
In terms of ethnic identity, the Haisten surname in 2010 was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a minor decrease in this association from 96.5 percent in 2000 to 94.41 percent in 2010. The decade also saw an increase in the number of people with the Haisten surname identifying as Hispanic, from 2.43 percent in 2000 to 3.82 percent in 2010. The data also showed that some people with this surname started identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, while no noticeable changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.41% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.82% | 57.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |