2000
#10,093
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,944
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.09
Rare Last name
Haden
An English toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "heath valley" or "heather valley" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,225 Americans carry the last name Haden. That puts it at #10,821 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 106,280 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haden 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Haden with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 106,280
Census rank
#10,821
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,812 bearers of the surname Haden in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10821st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haden, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Black (8.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haden
The surname Haden originates from England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "haecc" meaning a hatch or gate and "denu" meaning a valley or glen. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a gate or hatch in a valley.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1177, where it appears as Hadene. Other early variations include Haddene, Haddon, and Hadyn. The name is also associated with various place names such as Haddenham in Buckinghamshire and Haddon Hall in Derbyshire.
In the famous Domesday Book of 1086, the name is not explicitly mentioned, but there are references to individuals holding lands in areas that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as Hadenhulle in Worcestershire.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is Sir Richard de Haddene, who was a knight and landowner in Northamptonshire in the 13th century. Another notable figure was John Haden (1518-1612), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Thenford in Northamptonshire.
Other historical figures with the surname Haden include:
1. Sir Francis Haden (1718-1789), an English industrialist and owner of several foundries in the West Midlands.
2. Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910), a renowned English surgeon, etcher, and artist who was a member of the Royal Academy.
3. Neville Haden (1876-1931), an English cricketer who played Test cricket for England in the early 20th century.
4. Jessie Haden (1888-1965), an American actress and vaudeville performer known for her work in silent films.
5. Sir Harry Haden (1907-1988), a British diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries, including India and the United States.
The surname Haden has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. While the name has evolved over time, its connection to geographic locations and prominent individuals has helped preserve its legacy through the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haden
Among Census respondents with the surname Haden, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Black (8.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Haden 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 Haden surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.1% · 2,336
- Black or African American8.8% · 248
- Two or more races3.7% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 90
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haden
Haden 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
#10,445
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,080
+136 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 1.04
Rank movement Down 352 places
2020
#10,821
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,812
-268 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Down 376 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,093 | 2,944 | 1.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,445 | 3,080 | 1.04 | +136 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 352 places |
| 2020 | #10,821 | 2,812 | 0.94 | -268 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 376 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 Haden 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 | #10,445 | #10,821 | -3.6% |
| Count | 3,080 | 2,812 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.04 | 0.94 | -9.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haden bearers went from 3,080 to 2,812 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 376 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,445 to #10,821.
FAQ
Haden surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haden?
Name Census estimates that about 3,225 living Americans carry the surname Haden. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 106,280 residents.
How common is Haden?
Haden ranks #10,821 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,812 people with the surname Haden. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,225), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.94 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.94 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Haden.
Has Haden become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haden went from 3,080 recorded bearers to 2,812. That is a decrease of 268 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,445 to #10,821.
What does the Census say about the background of Haden?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haden, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Black (8.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Haden in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.1% (2,336 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haden appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.1%), Black (8.8%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Haden (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 Haden mean?
An English toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "heath valley" or "heather valley" in Old English. 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 Haden (0.94 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 have the surname Haden?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.