Explore the Family Name Haslem
The meaning of Haslem
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Haslam.
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How common is the last name Haslem in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haslem has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,560th most common surname in the United States, with 523 individuals carrying it. A decade later, it had moved up to the 39,419th position with 558 bearers, indicating a growth of around 6.69%. The proportion of the population with the Haslem surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #39,419 | 0.36% |
| Count | 523 | 558 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haslem
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for individuals bearing the surname Haslem from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White declined slightly from 65.39% to 61.29%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.96% to 3.58%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black saw a modest rise from 32.50% to 33.51%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased from 0.96% to 1.25%. The census recorded no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.39% | 61.29% | -6.27% |
| Black | 32.5% | 33.51% | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 3.58% | 272.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.25% | 30.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |