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

Haakinson, 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 Haakinson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haakinson in America

Haakinson is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haakinson surname appeared 159 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 Haakinson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haakinson 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 Haakinson

The surname Haakinson is of Scandinavian origin, specifically from Norway and Sweden. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th century as a patronymic name, derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hakon" or "Håkon." This name was popular among the Vikings and early Scandinavian rulers.

Haakinson is a surname that evolved from the addition of the suffix "-son," which means "son of." Therefore, the name Haakinson would have initially referred to the son of a man named Hakon or a variation of that name. This naming convention was common in Scandinavian countries, where patronymic surnames were widely used.

The earliest known records of the name Haakinson can be traced back to the 13th century in Norway and Sweden. In Norwegian archives and historical documents, variations of the surname, such as "Håkonsson" and "Hakonson," appear in records from this period.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Haakinson was Olaf Haakonsson (born around 1370 - died 1417), a Norwegian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Kalmar Union, a series of personal unions that united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from 1397 to 1523.

Another prominent individual with the name Haakinson was Hartvig Haakonsson (born around 1200 - died 1263), a Norwegian nobleman and clergyman who served as the Archbishop of Nidaros (now Trondheim) from 1246 until his death. He was known for his influence in the political affairs of Norway during the reign of King Håkon Håkonsson.

In Sweden, the name Haakinson can be traced back to the 14th century, with records showing variations such as "Håkansson" and "Hakansson." One notable bearer of this surname was Håkan Haakonsson (born around 1350 - died 1418), a Swedish statesman and military commander who played a crucial role in the formation of the Kalmar Union.

Other historical figures with the surname Haakinson include Thorstein Haakonsson (born around 1230 - died 1288), a Norwegian nobleman and military leader who fought in the Battle of Largs against the Scots in 1263, and Ingrid Haakonsdotter (born around 1300 - died 1357), a Norwegian princess and the daughter of King Håkon V Magnusson.

It is important to note that the surname Haakinson and its variations have been spelled differently throughout history, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time. Additionally, some individuals may have adopted the surname Haakinson even if they were not directly descended from someone named Hakon, as surnames were not always strictly inherited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haakinson

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

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

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