Explore the Family Name Hak
The meaning of Hak
1. Dutch: variant of Haack. 2. Czech (Hák): from the vocabulary word hák ‘hook’, applied as a nickname for someone with a hooked nose. 3. Cambodian: written ហាក់, of Chinese origin, from 和, meaning ‘peace’ (see He 3). 4. Chinese: Hakka form of the surname 郝, see Hao 1. 5. Muslim (mainly India): variant of Haq. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Seng, Chea, Heng, Hok, Meng, Song.
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How common is the last name Hak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hak has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Hak was ranked 40,690th most popular surname, compared to 37,735th in 2010 -- a 7.26% increase. The census also reported an increase in the count of individuals bearing the surname, from 506 in 2000 to 589 in 2010, marking a growth of 16.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #37,735 | 7.26% |
| Count | 506 | 589 | 16.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hak
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hak, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a significant shift over the ten-year period. The Asian/Pacific Islander group made up a majority of those with the Hak surname, increasing from 64.82% in 2000 to 70.97% in 2010. While the percentage of Haks identifying as White dropped by 14.10%, from 27.87% in 2000 to 23.94% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of Haks identifying as Hispanic saw a notable surge, from 0.99% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased substantially from 5.53% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. No Haks identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 64.82% | 70.97% | 9.49% |
| White | 27.87% | 23.94% | -14.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 3.4% | 243.43% |
| Two or More Races | 5.53% | 1.19% | -78.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |