2000
#91,404
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 187
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Haakinson
A surname of Scandinavian origin, possibly derived from a patronymic meaning "son of Haak".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 245 Americans carry the last name Haakinson. That puts it at #92,231 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,398,997 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haakinson surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
245
1 in 1,398,997
Census rank
#92,231
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
214
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 214 bearers of the surname Haakinson in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 92231st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haakinson, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 In Norwegian archives and historical documents, variations of the surname, such as "Håkonsson" and "Hakonson," appear in records from this period.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haakinson
Among Census respondents with the surname Haakinson, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Haakinson bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haakinson surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 203
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haakinson
Haakinson appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#110,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 159
-28 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 19,421 places
2020
#92,231
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 214
+55 bearers (+34.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 18,594 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #91,404 | 187 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,825 | 159 | 0.05 | -28 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 19,421 places |
| 2020 | #92,231 | 214 | 0.07 | +55 bearers (+34.6%) | Up 18,594 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haakinson surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,825 | #92,231 | 16.8% |
| Count | 159 | 214 | 34.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 43.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haakinson bearers went from 159 to 214 (+34.6% change). The surname moved up 18,594 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,825 to #92,231.
FAQ
Haakinson surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haakinson?
Name Census estimates that about 245 living Americans carry the surname Haakinson. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,398,997 residents.
How common is Haakinson?
Haakinson ranks #92,231 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 214 people with the surname Haakinson. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (245), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haakinson.
Has Haakinson become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haakinson went from 159 recorded bearers to 214. That is an increase of 55 (+34.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #110,825 to #92,231.
What does the Census say about the background of Haakinson?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haakinson, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haakinson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (203 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haakinson appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (3.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haakinson (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haakinson mean?
A surname of Scandinavian origin, possibly derived from a patronymic meaning "son of Haak". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haakinson (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Haakinson?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.