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

Habetz, 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 Habetz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Habetz in America

Habetz is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Habetz surname appeared 304 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 Habetz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Habetz 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 Habetz

The surname HABETZ originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "habuh," meaning "hawk," possibly referring to a person who was skilled in falconry or had a keen eye like a hawk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HABETZ can be found in the parish records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, where a Johannes Habetz was recorded in 1576. Another notable mention is in the Münster City Archives, which lists a Hans Habetz as a resident in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents across Germany, including the 1632 tax records of the city of Augsburg, which lists a family by the name of Habetz. Additionally, a 1654 baptismal record from the church of St. Stephanus in Nuremberg mentions a child named Maria Habetz.

During the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating a Peter Habetz residing in the Austrian town of Bregenz in 1712. In 1786, a Johann Habetz was recorded as a member of the Guild of Weavers in the city of Ulm.

Notable individuals bearing the surname HABETZ include:

1. Hans Habetz (1543-1611), a German clockmaker and inventor from Augsburg, renowned for his intricate astronomical clocks.

2. Maria Habetz (1678-1745), a German painter known for her religious works and portraits, active in the Baroque period.

3. Johann Habetz (1792-1868), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum.

4. Friedrich Habetz (1824-1901), a German naturalist and explorer who traveled extensively in South America, contributing to the study of the region's flora and fauna.

5. Elise Habetz (1861-1932), a German-American composer and pianist who emigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in the classical music scene of New York City.

While the surname HABETZ may have evolved in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, with a rich history spanning several centuries and notable individuals across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Habetz

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

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

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