Explore the Family Name Hawbaker
The meaning of Hawbaker
Americanized form of German Habecker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hawbaker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hawbaker saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 20,898 to 21,184. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.54% over the same period, growing from 1,174 to 1,239 individuals. The proportion of people named Hawbaker per 100k also saw a slight decrease of 4.55%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname rose, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #21,184 | -1.37% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,239 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hawbaker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Hawbaker surname identify as White, making up 98.55% of this group in 2000 and 97.58% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname saw the most significant change between these years, increasing by 121.57%. However, it still only accounted for 1.13% of those with the surname in 2010. There was a slight decrease in the percentage who identified as having two or more races, dropping from 0.68% to 0.56%. No individuals with this surname were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 97.58% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.13% | 121.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.56% | -17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |