Explore the Family Name Hatlen
The meaning of Hatlen
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named in the county of Møre og Romsdal, from hatl, Old Norse hasl ‘hazel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hatlen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hatlen experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,344 in popularity with 213 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 110,286 with the count reducing to 160, indicating a 24.88% decrease. The proportion also dropped to 0.05 per 100,000, signifying a 37.5% fall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #110,286 | -33.93% |
| Count | 213 | 160 | -24.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatlen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Hatlen surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although it saw a slight decrease from 95.31% in 2000 to 90.63% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Hatlen surname increased significantly during this period, rising from 3.29% to 6.25%, marking an 89.97% change. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 90.63% | -4.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 6.25% | 89.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |