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

Haacke, 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 Haacke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haacke in America

Haacke is the 40261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haacke surname appeared 544 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Haacke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haacke 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 Haacke

The surname Haacke is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German word "haac," which translates to "hook" or "bend." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hook-shaped bend in a river or road.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Haacke can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Saxony, Germany. In 1285, a record mentions a "Johannes Haacke" from the town of Meissen. This indicates that the name was already established in that area during the late Middle Ages.

Over the centuries, the name has been subject to various spellings, such as Haacke, Haake, and Haecker. These variations are likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during those times.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Haacke was Johann Philipp Haacke (1707-1786), a German philosopher and educator. He was a professor at the University of Leipzig and wrote several works on logic and metaphysics.

In the 18th century, the name Haacke appeared in the records of the town of Hausen, located in present-day Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. A family by the name of Haacke is documented as residing in the area during this period.

Another prominent individual with the surname Haacke was Johann Haacke (1769-1838), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Neue Wache and the Alte Nationalgalerie.

The name Haacke can also be found in the records of the town of Bielefeld, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the 19th century, a family named Haacke owned a successful textile business in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haacke in the United States is that of Johann Friedrich Haacke (1786-1861), a German immigrant who settled in Missouri in the mid-19th century.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the surname Haacke was Hans Haacke (1936-), a German conceptual artist known for his politically charged installations and sculptures. His works often critique the art world and address issues of power, institutional critique, and social injustice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haacke

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

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 Haacke 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 Haacke 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 Haacke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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