Explore the Family Name Hassinger
The meaning of Hassinger
German: derivative of Hassing.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hassinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hassinger has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hassinger was ranked 14,715th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 14,238th, marking a 3.24% change. The actual count of individuals with the Hassinger surname also increased during this period, from 1,851 to 2,106, representing a 13.78% rise. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the Hassinger surname saw a slight increase from 0.69 to 0.71, indicating a growth rate of 2.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,715 | #14,238 | 3.24% |
| Count | 1,851 | 2,106 | 13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.71 | 2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hassinger
On the topic of ethnicity, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Hassinger surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains those who identify as White, albeit with a minor decrease from 97.24% to 95.92%. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, which rose from 0.65% to 1.61%, marking a substantial change of 147.69%. Notably, there were individuals who started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where none had done so in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Black slightly decreased over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.92% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.61% | 147.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.23% | -5.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0.38% | -11.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |