Explore the Family Name Hasen
The meaning of Hasen
1. Muslim (mainly Iraq and Ethiopia): variant of Hasan. Compare Hassen. 2. Jewish: variant of Hazan ‘cantor’. 3. Irish: probably a variant of Hassan. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ashraf, Ibrahim, Maher, Syed.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hasen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hasen has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking fell by approximately 4.89% from 59,453 to 62,359 over this decade. However, the actual number of people carrying this name increased slightly, with a count of 318 in 2000 rising to 321 in 2010 – a change of about 0.94%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also showed a decrease of roughly 8.33%, indicating that while the absolute numbers may have risen, the relative prevalence of the surname Hasen dipped during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,359 | -4.89% |
| Count | 318 | 321 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hasen surname presents an interesting pattern as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of Hasens identified as White (83.49%), although this was a slight decrease from 2000 when 85.22% identified as such. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hasens identifying as Black rose significantly from 5.66% to 9.35%. People of Hispanic ethnicity reflected a modest increase from 1.89% to 2.49% and for the first time, a small percentage (2.49%) of Hasens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. There was no representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native among Hasens in either year, and there was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 5.03% to 2.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.22% | 83.49% | -2.03% |
| Black | 5.66% | 9.35% | 65.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.49% | 31.75% |
| Two or More Races | 5.03% | 2.18% | -56.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |