Explore the Family Name Hatter
The meaning of Hatter
English: occupational name for a maker or seller of hats, Middle English hatter(e), hettere.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hatter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hatter has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 8991 among all surnames in the US, with a count of 3344, representing a proportion of 1.24 per 100,000 people. By 2010, this had risen to 8714 in rank, with a count of 3765—a growth of 12.59%. This represents an increased proportion of 1.28 per 100,000 people, marking a 3.23% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,991 | #8,714 | 3.08% |
| Count | 3,344 | 3,765 | 12.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.24 | 1.28 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatter
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Hatter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The ethnicity identified as White remained dominant, accounting for 68.21% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 67.22% by 2010. A considerable percentage identified as Black, standing at 26.47% in 2000, and then slightly decreased to 25.79% in 2010. Notably, there were significant increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 113.89% and 121.05% respectively. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase of 41.18%. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of -10.54% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.21% | 67.22% | -1.45% |
| Black | 26.47% | 25.79% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 2.97% | -10.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.52% | 121.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.77% | 113.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.72% | 41.18% |