2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hachmann
A German surname derived from a Middle High German word meaning "heel" or "hawk".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 157 Americans carry the last name Hachmann. That puts it at #129,703 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,183,149 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hachmann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
157
1 in 2,183,149
Census rank
#129,703
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
137
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 137 bearers of the surname Hachmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 129703rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hachmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hachmann
The surname Hachmann originated in Germany, with its earliest known recorded uses dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "hac," which means a hook or a bend, and the suffix "-mann," meaning a person or man. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hooked or bent feature, such as a river or road.
One of the earliest known references to the name Hachmann can be found in a 1554 document from the town of Augsburg, which mentions a certain Hans Hachmann. Another early record from 1581 in the city of Nuremberg lists a Wilhelm Hachmann as a member of the local guild of blacksmiths.
In the 17th century, the Hachmann name appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in areas such as Saxony and Bavaria. One notable figure from this period was Johann Friedrich Hachmann (1636-1711), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Zittau.
The 18th century saw the emergence of several Hachmanns who made significant contributions in various fields. Georg Philipp Hachmann (1705-1768) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Leipzig. Another notable Hachmann from this era was Johann Christian Hachmann (1728-1796), a gifted composer and organist who worked in the court of the Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst.
In the 19th century, the Hachmann surname continued to be well-represented among German intellectuals and professionals. One prominent figure was Karl Hachmann (1812-1878), a renowned philologist and linguist who specialized in the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts. Another notable Hachmann from this period was Wilhelm Hachmann (1841-1919), an acclaimed architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities.
As the Hachmann name spread throughout Germany over the centuries, various regional variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some of the alternate spellings that have been documented include Hachman, Hackmann, and Hakmann. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names, such as the village of Hachenburg in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which may have contributed to its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hachmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Hachmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Hachmann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hachmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 137
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hachmann
Hachmann appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,979 places
2020
#129,703
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+8 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,676 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 4,979 places |
| 2020 | #129,703 | 137 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+6.2%) | Up 1,676 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hachmann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #129,703 | 1.3% |
| Count | 129 | 137 | 6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 14.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hachmann bearers went from 129 to 137 (+6.2% change). The surname moved up 1,676 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #129,703.
FAQ
Hachmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hachmann?
Name Census estimates that about 157 living Americans carry the surname Hachmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,183,149 residents.
How common is Hachmann?
Hachmann ranks #129,703 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 137 people with the surname Hachmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (157), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hachmann.
Has Hachmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hachmann went from 129 recorded bearers to 137. That is an increase of 8 (+6.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #131,379 to #129,703.
What does the Census say about the background of Hachmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hachmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hachmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (137 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hachmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hachmann (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hachmann mean?
A German surname derived from a Middle High German word meaning "heel" or "hawk". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hachmann (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hachmann?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.