Explore the Family Name Hasting
The meaning of Hasting
English: from the Norman personal name Hastang, Hastenc, Hasten (Old Norse Hásteinn ‘high’ + ‘stone’). See also Hastings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hasting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hasting saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,238 and dropped to 17,463 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.54%. The count of individuals with the Hasting surname also slightly decreased from 1,635 to 1,614 over the ten years, representing a modest dip of 1.28%. The proportion per 100k people similarly fell by approximately 9.84%, from 0.61 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,238 | #17,463 | -7.54% |
| Count | 1,635 | 1,614 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasting
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hasting surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname until 2010, when they represented 0.43% and 1.55%, respectively. Those identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 1.65% to 1.80%. The percentage of white individuals with the Hasting surname saw a negligible decrease, going from 86.67% to 85.87%. A considerable increase was seen in the Hispanic ethnicity, from 1.53% to 3.28%. Meanwhile, the number of Black individuals with the Hasting surname saw a reduction of 17.52%, falling from 8.56% to 7.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 85.87% | -0.92% |
| Black | 8.56% | 7.06% | -17.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.28% | 114.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.8% | 9.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |