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

Haberstock, 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 Haberstock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haberstock in America

Haberstock is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haberstock surname appeared 129 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 Haberstock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haberstock 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 Haberstock

The surname Haberstock originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "hafer" meaning oats and "stock" meaning a branch or stick, potentially referring to an area where oats were grown or a place where oat sticks were made.

The name was initially found in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. In its early forms, it was often spelled as "Haferstock" or "Haferstok" before evolving into the modern spelling of Haberstock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Monasterii Campidunensis, a collection of historical documents from the Kloster Kampen monastery in Thuringia, dated around 1275. The document mentions a certain "Conradus Haferstock" as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls across southern Germany. Notable examples include Hans Haberstock, a merchant from Augsburg who lived from 1390 to 1462, and Dietrich Haberstock, a farmer from Rothenburg ob der Tauber, born in 1421.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Haberstock (1516-1586), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Germany. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and authored several influential works on theology and church doctrine.

Another notable figure from this period was Balthasar Haberstock (1537-1607), a German painter and engraver. He was renowned for his religious works and is considered one of the pioneers of the Mannerist style in German art.

As the centuries progressed, the Haberstock name spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating families bearing the surname in Switzerland, Austria, and even as far as the Netherlands and France.

In the 19th century, Carl Haberstock (1811-1892), a German mathematician and educator, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics education. He authored several influential textbooks and was a pioneer in the use of visual aids and practical examples in teaching mathematics.

Throughout its long history, the surname Haberstock has been associated with various professions, from farmers and merchants to scholars and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haberstock

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

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

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