2000
#48,021
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 414
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Haberl
A German and Austrian surname derived from the given name Haberl, a variant of Albert.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 500 Americans carry the last name Haberl. That puts it at #51,542 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 685,509 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haberl 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
500
1 in 685,509
Census rank
#51,542
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
436
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 436 bearers of the surname Haberl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 51542nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haberl, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haberl
The surname Haberl originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Haber," which means "oats," suggesting that the name may have been originally associated with someone who grew or traded in oats.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Haberl can be found in the town records of Landshut, Bavaria, dating back to the 15th century. The name is also present in various church records and legal documents from the region during this time period.
In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Salzburg, Austria, where a prominent family of merchants and landowners with the surname Haberl is mentioned. One notable member of this family was Johann Haberl (1540-1619), a successful businessman and councilman in Salzburg.
The name Haberl is also found in the records of the town of Wels, in Upper Austria, where a family of the same name owned a brewery in the 17th century. Andreas Haberl (1622-1695), the founder of the brewery, was a respected figure in the community and served as a member of the town council.
Another notable individual with the surname Haberl was Johann Baptist Haberl (1737-1811), a renowned composer and organist from the town of Eferding, in Upper Austria. His works were performed throughout the region and he was highly regarded for his contributions to sacred music.
In the 19th century, the name Haberl was associated with several scholars and academics. One such figure was Franz Xaver Haberl (1840-1910), a German priest, musician, and musicologist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Gregorian chants and early church music.
Throughout its history, the surname Haberl has been found in various regions of Germany, Austria, and other German-speaking areas. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured and spread across different parts of Europe over the centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences that have shaped its evolution.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haberl
Among Census respondents with the surname Haberl, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Haberl 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 Haberl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 420
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 5
- Two or more races0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haberl
Haberl 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
#49,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 422
+8 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 1,702 places
2020
#51,542
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 436
+14 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 1,819 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,021 | 414 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #49,723 | 422 | 0.14 | +8 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 1,702 places |
| 2020 | #51,542 | 436 | 0.15 | +14 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 1,819 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 Haberl 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 | #49,723 | #51,542 | -3.7% |
| Count | 422 | 436 | 3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.15 | 4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haberl bearers went from 422 to 436 (+3.3% change). The surname moved down 1,819 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,723 to #51,542.
FAQ
Haberl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haberl?
Name Census estimates that about 500 living Americans carry the surname Haberl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 685,509 residents.
How common is Haberl?
Haberl ranks #51,542 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 436 people with the surname Haberl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (500), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Haberl.
Has Haberl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haberl went from 422 recorded bearers to 436. That is an increase of 14 (+3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #49,723 to #51,542.
What does the Census say about the background of Haberl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haberl, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Haberl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (420 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haberl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Hispanic (2.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Haberl (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 Haberl mean?
A German and Austrian surname derived from the given name Haberl, a variant of Albert. 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 Haberl (0.15 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 Americans have the surname Haberl?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.