Explore the Family Name Hayen
The meaning of Hayen
Flemish, East Frisian, and North German: patronymic from Haye 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse. German Heinz, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Hayen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hayen's popularity fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hayen ranked as the 49,366th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 50,106th spot by 2010—a 1.5% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 400 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.5%. This shift resulted in a slight drop in proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a 6.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #50,106 | -1.5% |
| Count | 400 | 418 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hayen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hayen also saw some changes during the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a substantial majority of those carrying this name, 92.5%, identified as White—an ethnicity that further increased to 92.82% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.25% to 4.07%, marking a 25.23% increase. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped from 1.5% to none during this time. Those identifying as Black decreased by 40%, from 2% to 1.2%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 92.82% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 4.07% | 25.23% |
| Black | 2% | 1.2% | -40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |