Explore the Family Name Hasbrouck
The meaning of Hasbrouck
French (mainly Nord): habitational name from a place in French Flanders, spelled Hazebrouck in French, Hazebroek in Flemish, meaning ‘hare fen’. Compare Hassebroek. History: In 1675–8 Huguenots Abraham Hasbrouck and his brother Jean, born between c.1643 and c.1650 in France, were among the founders of the town of New Paltz, NY. Both are listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America, while in the similar register of the (US) National Huguenot Society it is their father, Jean Hasbroucq or Hasbrouck, Sr, who is listed.
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How common is the last name Hasbrouck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hasbrouck has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 14,321st and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 15,238th, marking a 6.4% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 1,919 in 2000 to 1,930 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.57%. The proportion per 100k also saw a drop of 8.45%, moving from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,321 | #15,238 | -6.4% |
| Count | 1,919 | 1,930 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.65 | -8.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasbrouck
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hasbrouck. The ethnicity distribution witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced slightly by 1.38%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 156.52%. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of Black individuals, which went down by 18.55%. The group identifying with two or more races grew by 41.86%. However, the census reported no individuals with the Hasbrouck surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, compared to minimal percentages in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.63% | 88.39% | -1.38% |
| Black | 6.36% | 5.18% | -18.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.95% | 156.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.44% | 41.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |