Explore the Family Name Haskel
The meaning of Haskel
English: variant of Haskell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haskel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haskel has seen a slight increase in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Haskel held the rank of 76,946 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to 73,666—a growth rate of 4.26%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing this surname grew from 232 to 263 during this period, marking a solid rise of 13.36%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the last name Haskel per 100,000 persons remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #73,666 | 4.26% |
| Count | 232 | 263 | 13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haskel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haskel, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a few notable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as White decreased slightly from 78.88% to 78.33%, while those identifying as Black also dropped, from 14.22% to 11.79%. Conversely, individuals claiming two or more races saw an increase from 3.02% to 3.80%, and those of Hispanic ethnicity grew from 2.59% to 3.42%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent carrying the Haskel surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.88% | 78.33% | -0.7% |
| Black | 14.22% | 11.79% | -17.09% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 3.8% | 25.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.42% | 32.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |