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

Hach, 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 Hach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hach in America

Hach is the 42094th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hach surname appeared 516 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 Hach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hach 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 Hach

The surname HACH is believed to have its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Czech word "hach," which means "hook" or "crook." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who made or sold hooks or other curved implements.

The earliest recorded instances of the HACH surname can be found in various historical records from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval documents from the 13th to the 15th centuries, where the name appears as "Hach" in several entries.

In the 14th century, a man named Jan Hach was mentioned in the Liber Vetustissimus Archiepiscopatus Pragensis, an ancient record book of the Archbishopric of Prague. This suggests that the HACH name had already gained some prominence in the region by that time.

During the 15th century, the HACH surname was also found in the town of Kutná Hora, which was known for its silver mines and was an important economic center of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Records from this period indicate that several members of the HACH family were involved in the mining industry and held positions of influence within the town's governing bodies.

One notable figure from the 16th century was Jiří Hach (1515-1582), who was a prominent Czech humanist, writer, and educator. He served as the rector of the University of Prague and was known for his contributions to the fields of literature and education.

Another individual of note was Václav Hach (1668-1737), a Czech architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and other notable buildings in Prague and the surrounding areas during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the HACH name gained further recognition with the birth of Jan Evangelista Hach (1838-1909), a Czech politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement and advocated for the rights and recognition of the Czech language and culture.

Throughout its history, the HACH surname has maintained a strong connection to the Czech Republic and has been associated with various professions, ranging from craftsmen and miners to intellectuals and political figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hach

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

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

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