Explore the Family Name Haswell
The meaning of Haswell
English (Durham): habitational name from Haswell (Durham) or, less probably, from Haswell (Somerset) or Haswell in North Huish (Devon). The placenames probably derive from Old English hæsel ‘hazel’ + wella ‘well, spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Haswell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haswell had a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name held the rank of 22,078 with 1,093 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the ranking slipped to 24,404 and the count dropped to 1,026 people, marking a decrease of 10.54% in rank and 6.13% in count. The proportion of individuals with the Haswell surname per 100k also decreased by 14.63%, going from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #24,404 | -10.54% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,026 | -6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haswell
The ethnic identity associated with the Haswell surname saw some shifts during the same decade, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 92.59% in 2000 to 93.37% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also grew, moving from 0.91% to 1.56%, an increase of 71.43%. However, those identifying as Black or Two or more races saw decreases. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 22.32%, reducing from 4.39% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Two or more races also declined from 1.46% to 1.36%, a decrease of 6.85%. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.59% | 93.37% | 0.84% |
| Black | 4.39% | 3.41% | -22.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.56% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.36% | -6.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |