Hackman
An occupational surname referring to someone who hacks or cuts wood, meat, or other materials.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,936 Americans carry the last name Hackman. That puts it at #7,801 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.44 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 69,440 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hackman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
4.9K
1 in 69,440
Census rank
#7,801
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,242 bearers of the surname Hackman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.44 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7801st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hackman, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.3%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hackman
The surname Hackman is believed to have originated in Germany and is derived from the Middle High German word "hacke," which means "hoe" or "pick." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to someone who worked with a hoe or pick, likely in agriculture or mining.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany. It was sometimes spelled as "Hackmann" or "Hackemann" in old records and documents. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus," a collection of historical documents from the former Principality of Anhalt, dating back to 1285.
In the 14th century, the name Hackman appeared in the "Liber Censuum" of the city of Nuremberg, which was a census record of the city's inhabitants. This suggests that families with this surname were present in the city during that time period.
One notable individual with the surname Hackman was Johannes Hackman, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1607 to 1659. He was a professor at the University of Helmstedt and wrote several works on theology and philosophy.
Another individual of historical significance was Johann Gottfried Hackman, a Finnish-Swedish military officer and nobleman who lived from 1753 to 1807. He was involved in the assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden in 1792, an event that became known as the "Murders at the Masquerade."
In the United Kingdom, the name Hackman can be traced back to the 16th century. One early record is of a William Hackman who was born in Staffordshire, England, in 1585.
The surname Hackman has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Hackmühlen, which means "hack mill" or "mill with a pick," and Hackenheim, which may have been derived from the word "hacke" and the suffix "-heim" meaning "home."
Over the centuries, the Hackman surname has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, including science, literature, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hackman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hackman, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.3%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hackman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hackman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9%
- Black or African American5.3%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- Two or more races1.2%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hackman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,801 | #7,801 | 0.0% |
| Count | 4,242 | 4,242 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.44 | 1.44 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hackman bearers went from 4,242 to 4,242 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #7,801 to #7,801.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hackman
FAQ
Hackman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hackman?
The surname Hackman holds position #7,801 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 4,936 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.44 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hackman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hackman, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.3%) and Hispanic (1.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.