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

Haddan, 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 Haddan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haddan in America

Haddan is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haddan surname appeared 268 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 Haddan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haddan 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 Haddan

The surname Haddan is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period in the region of East Anglia, England. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "haeth," meaning "heather" or "heath," combined with the suffix "-dun," which signifies a hill or a down.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haddan can be found in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, where it was documented as "Hadduna." This entry suggests that the name may have referred to a locality or settlement situated on or near a heathery hill.

During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Haddon" and "Hadden," began to appear in various historical records across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. These early spellings provide insight into the evolution of the surname over time.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Haddan, a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry in the 15th century (c. 1420-1492). He played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, initially supporting the Yorkist cause before later switching allegiance to the Lancastrian faction.

Another historical figure was Robert Haddan (1572-1638), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. He was known for his contributions to theological literature and his involvement in the religious debates of his time.

In the 18th century, the name Haddan was associated with the village of Haddenham in Cambridgeshire, which likely derived its name from the same Old English roots as the surname. One notable resident was Edward Haddan (1718-1789), a prosperous farmer and landowner in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Arthur West Haddan (1816-1873) was a prominent English clergyman, theologian, and scholar. He is best known for his work on the Councils and Ecclesiastical Documents, a significant contribution to the study of church history.

Finally, Walter Haddan (1820-1906), a distant relative of Arthur West Haddan, was a respected English architect who designed several notable buildings, including St. Peter's Church in Peterborough and the Church of St. John the Baptist in Peterborough.

Overall, the surname Haddan has a rich history rooted in the English landscape and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergymen, scholars, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haddan

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

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

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