Explore the Family Name Haycraft
The meaning of Haycraft
English: topographic name for a dweller ‘(by the) hay croft’, from Middle English hai, hei ‘hay’ (Old English hēg) + croft ‘croft, field attached to a house, paddock’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haycraft in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Haycraft has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,101st most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 19,123rd position, marking a 5.65% drop. The count, however, remained stable with 1,420 people carrying the name in 2000 and 1,422 a decade later. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 9.43%, representing a reduction from 0.53 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #19,123 | -5.65% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,422 | 0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.48 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haycraft
In terms of ethnic identity, the Haycraft surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White descent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.99% of Haycrafts identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 94.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase among those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.27% by 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew by 41.79% within the same period. Additionally, there were minor increases in the Black community and among American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.59% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.9% | 41.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.27% | 28.28% |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | 71.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.63% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.42% | -14.29% |