Explore the Family Name Haqq
The meaning of Haqq
Muslim: variant of Haq. This form of the surname is the most etymologically faithful, but as a transliteration of the name it is rare outside US.
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How common is the last name Haqq in the United States?
The surname Haqq has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The Haqq surname ranked 61,207 in 2000, jumping to 53,316 in 2010 - an improvement of 12.89%. In terms of count, there were 307 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased to 388 by 2010 - a growth of 26.38%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100K also increased by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #53,316 | 12.89% |
| Count | 307 | 388 | 26.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haqq
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Haqq surname identify as Black, making up 76.22% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 74.23% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is those identifying with two or more races, increasing slightly from 9.12% in 2000 to 9.54% in 2010. There was notable growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which saw a 30.04% increase over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 20.92%, while both Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw increases, although these were from a base of zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.22% | 74.23% | -2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 9.12% | 9.54% | 4.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.56% | 5.93% | 30.04% |
| White | 7.17% | 5.67% | -20.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |