Explore the Family Name Hait
The meaning of Hait
1. Jewish: variant of Chait. 2. Altered form of English Hoyt. 3. French: nickname from Old French haid ‘joy, gladness’. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Gershon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hait in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hait has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,083 amongst all surnames but fell to 63,698 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.02%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also reflected a minor decrease of 0.32%, going from 314 in 2000 to 313 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Hait per 100,000 reduced by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,698 | -6.02% |
| Count | 314 | 313 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hait
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Hait surname identifying as White decreased from 95.22% to 92.01%, a change of -3.37%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 1.59% to 4.15%, a striking rise of 161.01%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, the proportion identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races was zero in 2010, whereas in 2000, 2.23% of individuals with the Hait surname identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 92.01% | -3.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 4.15% | 161.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |