Explore the Family Name Haken
The meaning of Haken
1. South German: variant of Haack 1. 2. English (Suffolk): variant of Hakin, itself a variant of Hawkin (see Hawkins). 3. Altered form of Irish Hagan. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Franz, Gerhard, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Haken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haken has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 69,996th spot, a change of 0.39%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 260 to 280 during the same period, marking a growth of 7.69%. However, the proportion of individuals bearing the Haken surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #69,996 | 0.39% |
| Count | 260 | 280 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haken
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haken, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.15% of those with the Haken surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 97.14% in 2010. There was a small percentage, around 1.92% in 2000 and 1.79% in 2010, of individuals who identified with two or more races. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 97.14% | 1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.79% | -6.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |