Explore the Family Name Hakala
The meaning of Hakala
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from haka ‘pasture, paddock’ + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southwestern Finland and Ostrobothnia. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Reino, Toivo, Eino, Esa, Esko, Jukka, Oiva, Onni, Pentti, Sirpa, Wilho.
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How common is the last name Hakala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hakala has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hakala ranked 17,781 in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,452 individuals with that surname. By 2010, the rank fell to 19,614 with a negative change of 10.31%, and there were only 1,375 individuals left carrying the Hakala surname, indicating a -5.3% change. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.54 to 0.47, showing a -12.96% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,781 | #19,614 | -10.31% |
| Count | 1,452 | 1,375 | -5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.47 | -12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hakala
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift over the same decade. While the number of Whites with the Hakala surname dropped by 2.11% (from 96.07% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010), the figures for other ethnic identities increased. There was a notable rise in Hispanics carrying the Hakala surname, increasing from 1.10% to 1.96%. This represents a significant change of 78.18%. Similarly, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases of 58.18% and 52.90% respectively. The proportion of Blacks and American Indian and Alaskan Natives also grew, albeit at smaller rates of 5.88% and 18.18% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.04% | -2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.11% | 52.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.96% | 78.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.87% | 58.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.65% | 18.18% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |