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

Habing, 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 Habing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Habing in America

Habing is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Habing surname appeared 139 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 Habing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Habing 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 Habing

The surname Habing has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Germanic word "habe," which means "possession" or "property." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who owned a substantial amount of land or wealth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Habing can be found in the archives of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the southwestern region of Germany. In a document dated 1572, a certain Hans Habing is mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen of the town.

During the 17th century, the name Habing began to spread across various regions of Germany, with different spellings emerging, such as Habbing, Habbing, and Haebing. This was a common occurrence in those times, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Johann Habing (1745-1821) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria. His intricate timepieces and innovative designs earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

As the 19th century dawned, the Habing family continued to leave their mark on various fields. One such individual was Friedrich Habing (1812-1890), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Alte Nationalgalerie.

Another prominent figure with the surname Habing was Anna Habing (1868-1942), a celebrated opera singer from Dresden. She performed in numerous operatic productions across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her portrayal of Wagner's heroines.

Karl Habing (1901-1978), born in Munich, was a respected philosopher and academic who taught at various universities in Germany and Switzerland. His writings on existentialism and phenomenology garnered significant attention in philosophical circles throughout the 20th century.

While the surname Habing may not be as widely known as some other German names, its rich history and the achievements of those who bore it have left an indelible mark on various aspects of German culture and society throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Habing

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

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

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