Explore the Family Name Hassig
The meaning of Hassig
1. German: derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name, see Hass 1. 2. German (Hässig): see Haessig. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Hassig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hassig saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hassig was ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 64,200th spot, marking an 8.28% decrease. The actual count of people bearing this surname also dipped from 319 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, representing a modest drop of 2.82%. The proportion of individuals with the Hassig surname per 100,000 population also fell by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #64,200 | -8.28% |
| Count | 319 | 310 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hassig
When discussing ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hassig surname identify as White, although there has been a small decrease in this group over the decade. In 2000, 98.75% identified as White, falling slightly to 95.81% in 2010. Over this same period, the proportion of Hassigs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from zero to 1.61%, marking the introduction of this ethnic identity to the Hassig surname in the U.S. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Hassig surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It should be noted that the data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 95.81% | -2.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |