2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haesler
A surname of German origin meaning someone who lived near a hazel grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Haesler. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haesler 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Haesler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haesler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haesler
The surname Haesler is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period or early modern era. It is thought to derive from the German word "Hase," meaning "hare," and may have been an occupational name referring to someone who hunted or traded in hares.
The name Haesler is found in various historical records from different regions of Germany, suggesting a widespread distribution. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 16th century in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Hanns Haesler is mentioned in a church register from 1542.
Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings, including Hessler, Hässler, and Haessler. In some regions, it may have also been associated with place names containing the element "Hase," such as Haslach or Haselhof.
Notable individuals with the surname Haesler include Johann Haesler (1637-1700), a German composer and organist who served at the Marienkirche in Lübeck, and Johann Christian Haesler (1770-1842), a German architect and urban planner known for his work in the city of Kassel.
In the 19th century, Johann Georg Haesler (1811-1872) was a German theologian and pastor who served in the town of Bühlertal in Baden-Württemberg. Another figure of note was Friedrich Haesler (1836-1912), a German architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.
Moving into the 20th century, we find the influential German architect Max Haesler (1905-1966), known for his pioneering work in prefabricated housing and urban planning. His designs, such as the Haesler Houses in Celle, Germany, were influential in post-war housing development.
While the name Haesler may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it has a long and storied history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haesler
Among Census respondents with the surname Haesler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Haesler 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 Haesler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 98
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haesler
Haesler 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,387 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,964 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 13,387 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,964 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 Haesler 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 | #157,234 | #155,270 | 1.2% |
| Count | 103 | 101 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haesler bearers went from 103 to 101 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,964 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #155,270.
FAQ
Haesler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haesler?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Haesler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Haesler?
Haesler ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Haesler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Haesler.
Has Haesler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haesler went from 103 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Haesler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haesler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Haesler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haesler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Haesler (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 Haesler mean?
A surname of German origin meaning someone who lived near a hazel grove. 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 Haesler (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Haesler?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.