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

Habana, 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 Habana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Habana in America

Habana is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Habana surname appeared 231 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 Habana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Habana 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 Habana

The surname Habana has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "habana," which means "havana" or "harbor." The name is closely associated with the city of Havana, the capital of Cuba.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, many Spaniards settled in Cuba, and some adopted the surname Habana as a reference to the city or the harbor. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, related to Spanish settlers in the Caribbean region.

One notable historical figure with the surname Habana was Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar (1465-1524), a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of Cuba in 1511. He founded several settlements on the island, including the city of Havana, which became an important port for the Spanish Empire.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pedro de la Habana (1510-1568), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in various expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico during the 16th century. He played a crucial role in mapping and charting the region for the Spanish crown.

In the 18th century, Juan de la Habana (1720-1795) was a renowned Spanish mathematician and astronomer. He served as the director of the Royal Observatory in Madrid and contributed significantly to the advancement of astronomical studies in Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, José María Habana (1802-1876) was a Cuban political figure and author. He was a staunch advocate for Cuban independence from Spanish rule and wrote several works expressing his political views and criticizing the colonial system.

Lastly, Enrique Habana (1875-1944) was a prominent Cuban painter and sculptor during the early 20th century. He was known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Cuban landscapes and cultural scenes, and his works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world.

While the surname Habana is not as common today as it once was, it holds a rich historical significance, particularly in its connection to the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the city of Havana, Cuba.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Habana

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

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

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