Find out how popular the last name DeHaan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeHaan.

DeHaan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeHaan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeHaan in America

DeHaan is the 10072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeHaan surname appeared 3,200 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeHaan.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeHaan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeHaan

The surname DEHAAN originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch term "de haan," which translates to "the rooster" or "the cock." This name was likely descriptive, referring to a person who bore some resemblance to the bird or potentially had a connection to the raising or trading of roosters.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the provinces of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland, particularly in the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as DeHaan, De Haan, or Dehaan, were common during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEHAAN surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Oude Kerk (Old Church) in Amsterdam, where a certain Pieter Jansz DeHaan was mentioned in 1588. Another early reference comes from the municipal archives of Rotterdam, which document a Cornelis DeHaan in 1612.

The name DEHAAN has also been associated with notable figures throughout history. In the 17th century, Gerbrand Adriaensz DeHaan (1600-1668) was a renowned painter and engraver from Haarlem, known for his intricate still-life compositions and landscapes.

In the 19th century, Jacobus DEHAAN (1816-1892) was a prominent Dutch theologian and author, recognized for his influential works on Christian theology and biblical exegesis.

Another notable bearer of the DEHAAN surname was Pieter DEHAAN (1891-1986), a Dutch-American businessman and philanthropist. He founded the DEHAAN Foundation, which supported various educational and charitable initiatives.

Jacob DEHAAN (1919-1994) was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II, known for his bravery and dedication to the underground movement against the Nazi occupation.

Lastly, Martin DEHAAN (1945-2021) was a celebrated Dutch architect and urban planner, renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to sustainable urban development.

These examples highlight the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who carried the DEHAAN surname throughout history, solidifying its enduring presence in Dutch society and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeHaan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeHaan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeHaan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeHaan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeHaan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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