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

Hache, 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 Hache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hache in America

Hache is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hache surname appeared 379 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 Hache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hache 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 Hache

The surname HACHE originated in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "hache," which means "axe" or "hatchet." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a woodcutter or a maker of axes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HACHE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Normandy, a collection of medieval financial records from the Duchy of Normandy. In these rolls, a person named Radulfus Hache is mentioned in 1198. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

The HACHE name appeared in various medieval records throughout France, including the Taille Rolls, which were tax records. In the Taille Roll of Paris from 1292, a certain Jehan Hache is listed as a resident of the city.

In the 14th century, the name HACHE can be found in the Armorial General, a collection of coats of arms from French noble families. This suggests that by this time, some members of the HACHE family had achieved a certain level of prominence and status.

One notable figure with the HACHE surname was Nicolas Hache, a French composer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Paris around 1570 and is known for his contributions to the development of early Baroque music.

Another prominent individual with the HACHE name was Jean-Baptiste Hache, a French painter who lived from 1767 to 1839. He was known for his portraits and historical paintings, and his works can be found in various museums across France.

In the 19th century, Louis Hache was a French author and journalist who lived from 1819 to 1892. He wrote several books on history and literature and was a prominent figure in Parisian literary circles.

The surname HACHE can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as Belgium and the Netherlands, where it may have been introduced by French immigrants or have originated independently from a similar root word.

One notable figure with the HACHE surname from Belgium was Joseph Hache, a politician and lawyer who lived from 1868 to 1938. He served as a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights.

While the HACHE name has French origins, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas and other continents, carried by descendants of French immigrants and settlers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hache

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

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

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