Explore the Family Name Hasper
The meaning of Hasper
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Haspe, Hasper, or Hasperde, mostly in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Udo, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Hasper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hasper saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,133rd most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 88,685th, which represents a -36.16% change. The number of people carrying the Hasper surname also decreased from 285 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, reflecting a -26.67% change. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100k population similarly fell from 0.11 to 0.07, marking a -36.36% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #88,685 | -36.16% |
| Count | 285 | 209 | -26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasper
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Hasper surname has been predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 96.49% of the individuals with this last name identified as white, which slightly decreased to 95.22% by 2010—a -1.32% change. There were no recorded instances of the Hasper surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.22% | -1.32% |
| 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% |