Explore the Family Name Hauptman
The meaning of Hauptman
Americanized form of German Hauptmann, and a variant of the same Jewish surname. This form of the surname is also found in Slovenia and Czechia. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Arno, Gunter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hauptman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hauptman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 17,607th most popular name in 2000, it dropped to the 18,584th spot in 2010, marking a decline of 5.55%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,471 in 2000 to 1,483 in 2010, up by 0.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased, from 0.55 to 0.5 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,607 | #18,584 | -5.55% |
| Count | 1,471 | 1,483 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.5 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hauptman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Hauptman surname. In 2000, a vast majority of Hauptmans were white (95.99%) but this proportion decreased to 92.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were notable increases in the number of Hauptmans identifying as Hispanic (from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010) and those claiming two or more races (from 1.09% to 2.29%). There was also a small increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, growing from 0.61% to 0.67%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Hauptmans remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 92.25% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.91% | 112.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.29% | 110.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.67% | 9.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |