Explore the Family Name Hazeltine
The meaning of Hazeltine
English: habitational name chiefly from Hesleden in Halton Gill (Yorkshire), though Monk Hesleden (Durham), Haselden (Sussex), Haslingden (Lancashire), and Hazledon Farm (Wiltshire) are alternative possibilities. The Sussex placename derives from Old English hæsel ‘hazel’ + denn ‘pasture’, while the Lancashire placename derives from Old English hæslen ‘growing with hazels’ + denu ‘valley’. The other placenames derive from Old English hæsel + denu. There has been some confusion with Hazelton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hazeltine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hazeltine has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hazeltine was the 22,723rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to become the 22,026th most common name, marking a change of 3.07%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,055 to 1,177 during this decade, reflecting an increase of 11.56%. The proportion of the Hazeltine surname per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.39 to 0.4, indicating a 2.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #22,026 | 3.07% |
| Count | 1,055 | 1,177 | 11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hazeltine
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Hazeltine surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most identify as White, with 95.07% in 2000 and 94.99% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.08%. However, there were small increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased from 0.66% to 0.68%, while Hispanics grew from 1.99% to 2.46%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races within the Hazeltine surname increased from 1.23% to 1.36% over the same period. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 94.99% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.46% | 23.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.36% | 10.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.68% | 3.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |