Explore the Family Name Hazboun
The meaning of Hazboun
Arabic (Palestine and Jordan): habitational name from the name of the Biblical town of Heshbon (modern Hisban) in northwestern Jordan. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians. Compare Hasbun.
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How common is the last name Hazboun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hazboun has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 144,908 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 128,249. This represents a significant 11.5% increase in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 105 to 133 during this period, indicating a 26.67% rise. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hazboun per 100,000 also saw an upsurge from 0.04 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,908 | #128,249 | 11.5% |
| Count | 105 | 133 | 26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hazboun
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Hazboun identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage remained relatively steady, with a slight increase from 88.57% to 88.72%. Furthermore, a small percentage of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, though this decreased slightly from 10.48% in 2000 to 9.02% in 2010. The census data did not indicate any change in the percentage of Hazbouns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00% for each category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.57% | 88.72% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 10.48% | 9.02% | -13.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |