Explore the Family Name Hattaway
The meaning of Hattaway
English: variant of Hathaway. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hattaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hattaway saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,446th most popular but fell to the 15,883rd spot by 2010, marking a decline of 2.83%. The count of people bearing this surname increased modestly from 1,741 to 1,831 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 5.17%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slipped from 0.65 to 0.62, reflecting a drop of 4.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,446 | #15,883 | -2.83% |
| Count | 1,741 | 1,831 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.62 | -4.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hattaway
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hattaway also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly identified with White ethnicity (90.99% in 2010, down from 93.05% in 2000), the surname has seen an increase in association with other ethnic groups over the decade. Those identifying as Two or more races grew from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010, marking a significant rise of 46.96%. Similarly, the Hispanic group saw an increase from 1.90% to 2.79%, a jump of 46.84%. Black ethnicity representation also rose marginally from 3.39% to 3.77%. No individuals identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 90.99% | -2.21% |
| Black | 3.39% | 3.77% | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.79% | 46.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.69% | 46.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |