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

Hae, 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 Hae surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hae in America

Hae is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hae surname appeared 110 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 Hae.

The history of the last name Hae

The surname "Hae" originates from Germany and dates back to the early 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "hag," which referred to a small enclosed area or a hedge. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with hedges or enclosures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Hae" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the Rhineland region of Germany. In a document dated around 1145, a person named "Henricus de Hagen" is mentioned, which is likely an early variation of the name "Hae."

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name "Hae" appeared in various records across different regions of Germany. For instance, in the town of Aachen, a "Johannes Hae" was recorded as a landowner in 1287. Similarly, in the city of Cologne, a "Heinrich Hae" was mentioned as a merchant in a trade document from 1348.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on different spellings and variations. In England, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Hay" or "Haye," while in France, it was known as "Haie" or "Haye."

One notable bearer of the name "Hae" was Johann Hae, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1492 to 1559. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

Another famous individual with this surname was Friedrich Hae, a German artist and engraver born in 1628. He is renowned for his detailed etchings and engravings depicting scenes from the Thirty Years' War.

In the Netherlands, the name "Hae" was sometimes associated with the noble family of Van der Haegh, who held significant influence and land holdings in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Moreover, in the town of Hagen, located in the Ruhr region of Germany, the surname "Hae" was particularly common due to its connection to the town's name, which itself derived from the Old German word "hag."

It is worth noting that while the surname "Hae" has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hae

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

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 Hae 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.

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

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