Explore the Family Name Hataway
The meaning of Hataway
English: variant of Hathaway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hataway in the United States?
The surname Hataway has seen a mild surge in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, jumping from rank 26,642 in 2000 to rank 26,339 in 2010. This represents a 1.14% increase in its ranking over that decade. In terms of actual count, the number of people bearing this surname also increased by 7.79%, from 860 in 2000 to 927 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.12%, from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #26,339 | 1.14% |
| Count | 860 | 927 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hataway
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Hataway surname is predominately associated with individuals identifying as White, with 95.70% in 2000 and 94.71% in 2010. However, there were some shifts in ethnic identities during this period. For instance, people identifying as Hispanic and Black who bore the surname saw increases of 1.62% and 13.33% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also grew from 0.93% to 1.29%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Two or more races dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.28% in 2000. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander community in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.71% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 1.29% | 38.71% |
| Black | 1.05% | 1.19% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |