Explore the Family Name Hasenfus
The meaning of Hasenfus
Altered form of German Hasenfuss, literally ‘hare foot’, hence a nickname for a swift runner and for a fearful person. See also Hase.
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How common is the last name Hasenfus in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hasenfus saw a modest rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,618th in popularity with a count of 209, a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had climbed slightly to 82,908, and the count increased by 8.61% to 227, albeit the proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #82,908 | 0.85% |
| Count | 209 | 227 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasenfus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hasenfus, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.09% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage dropped slightly to 96.92% in 2010. During these years, there was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Moreover, no individuals were reported to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.92% | -1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |