Explore the Family Name Hasenstab
The meaning of Hasenstab
German: originally Haselstab, literally ‘hazel rod’, taken as a symbol of judicial power, which then came to mean a certain area, a field where judicial decisions were made or actions taken. Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer.
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How common is the last name Hasenstab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hasenstab has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 68973 in 2000 to 65066 in 2010, indicating an increase in its prevalence by 5.66%. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing the surname rose from 266 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, reflecting a 14.66% growth. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #65,066 | 5.66% |
| Count | 266 | 305 | 14.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasenstab
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Hasenstab identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.99% to 93.44%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there was a small percentage (2.95%) who identified as Hispanic, and another small group (1.97%) who identified with two or more races. This indicates some diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Hasenstab surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 93.44% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |