Explore the Family Name Hast
The meaning of Hast
1. German: probably a habitational name from Haste near Wunstorf or Osnabrück. 2. Swedish: soldier’s name, from hast ‘haste, hurry’. 3. English: variant of Haste.
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How common is the last name Hast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hast saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hast was ranked at 36,189 and by 2010, the ranking had slipped to 39,352, representing an 8.74% decrease over the decade. The count of people with the surname Hast also declined by about 4.44%, from 585 in 2000 to 559 in 2010. This drop led to a proportion per 100k decrease of 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #39,352 | -8.74% |
| Count | 585 | 559 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hast
In terms of ethnic identity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts among those with the surname Hast between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White remained dominant at 91.77% in 2010, this was actually a 2.57% decrease from the 94.19% reported in 2000. The largest growth was seen in the Hispanic demographic, which nearly doubled from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnicities slightly increased to 2.15%, up from 2.05%. No changes were observed in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 91.77% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.94% | 92.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.15% | 4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.43% | 68.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |