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

Haaser, 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 Haaser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haaser in America

Haaser is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haaser surname appeared 206 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 Haaser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haaser 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 Haaser

The surname HAASER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Haase," which means "hare" or "rabbit." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone associated with these animals, perhaps a hunter or someone who resided near an area populated by hares.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAASER surname can be found in the "Kirchenbücher" (church records) of the town of Darmstadt, in the German state of Hesse, dating back to the late 1500s. These records documented births, marriages, and deaths within the local community, providing valuable insights into the origins and spread of surnames like HAASER.

In the 17th century, the HAASER name appeared in several historical documents from the region of Bavaria, such as tax records and land registers. One notable mention comes from the "Bürgerbuch" (citizen book) of the city of Nuremberg, which lists a Johann HAASER as a respected citizen and merchant in the year 1642.

As the HAASER family spread across Germany and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, including HASER, HAZER, and HAASER. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences, but all shared a common root in the original German word "Haase."

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the HAASER surname. One such figure was Johann Georg HAASER (1700-1772), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Schwenningen in the Black Forest region of Germany. His intricate timepieces and mechanical innovations were highly sought after throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another prominent bearer of the HAASER name was Wilhelm HAASER (1818-1891), a German painter and illustrator known for his vivid landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in the 19th century. His works are preserved in several art museums and private collections across Germany and beyond.

In the field of literature, the name HAASER is associated with Theodor HAASER (1835-1918), a German author and poet who gained recognition for his novels and short stories depicting the struggles and joys of rural existence in his native Bavaria.

As the HAASER surname spread beyond Germany's borders, it found its way into other European countries and eventually across the Atlantic. One notable figure was Ludwig HAASER (1857-1932), an Austrian-American architect who designed numerous landmark buildings in New York City and other major American cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the HAASER name may have originated as a humble descriptive nickname, it has since been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from craftsmanship and the arts to literature and architecture, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bear this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haaser

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

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

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