Explore the Family Name Haze
The meaning of Haze
1. Dutch: variant of Haas and Hazen. 2. English and Irish: variant of Hayes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haze in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Haze" has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 45,482nd most popular surname, but it fell to the 46,902nd spot by 2010, marking a change of -3.12%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 443 to 453 during the same period, indicating a growth of 2.26%. The representation of the surname per 100k people also decreased slightly by -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #46,902 | -3.12% |
| Count | 443 | 453 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haze
The Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the name "Haze". Between the years 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in Hispanic representation, growing from 1.58% to 3.53%, an impressive 123.42% change. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races, and Asian/Pacific Islander also emerged within the decade. However, the percentage of White and Black individuals carrying the Haze surname saw a decrease, with White representation falling from 74.49% to 70.20% and Black representation decreasing from 19.64% to 17.88%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a moderate increase from 3.61% to 3.97% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.49% | 70.2% | -5.76% |
| Black | 19.64% | 17.88% | -8.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.61% | 3.97% | 9.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 3.53% | 123.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |