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

Hafoka, 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 Hafoka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hafoka in America

Hafoka is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hafoka surname appeared 324 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 Hafoka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hafoka 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 Hafoka

The surname HAFOKA is believed to have originated in the small village of Hafokadorf, nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Germany during the early 13th century. This quaint hamlet was situated near the banks of the Neckar River, in what was then the Duchy of Swabia. The name HAFOKA is thought to derive from the Old High German words "haf" meaning "haven" or "harbor," and "oka" meaning "water" or "river," likely referring to the village's proximity to the Neckar.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HAFOKA name can be found in the Swabian Chronicles, a collection of historical records dating back to the 1200s. These chronicles document a certain Wilhelm HAFOKA, a respected landowner and farmer from Hafokadorf, who played a pivotal role in the region's agricultural development during that era.

By the mid-14th century, the HAFOKA name had begun to spread beyond the confines of Hafokadorf, appearing in various church records and tax rolls throughout the neighboring towns and villages. A notable figure from this period was Johannes HAFOKA (1329-1398), a skilled blacksmith whose intricate ironwork adorned many of the region's churches and noble estates.

As the centuries progressed, members of the HAFOKA family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the late 16th century, Gertrude HAFOKA (1572-1643) gained renown as a gifted herbalist and midwife, providing invaluable medical assistance to the local populace during a time of limited healthcare resources.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Matthias HAFOKA (1612-1679), a scholar and theologian who authored several influential treatises on religious philosophy. His works were widely studied throughout the German principalities and beyond.

Crossing into the 18th century, the name HAFOKA became associated with the arts, particularly music. Johann HAFOKA (1734-1807) was a celebrated composer and conductor whose operas and symphonies were performed in the courts of many European monarchs.

Throughout its long and varied history, the HAFOKA name has been carried by individuals from all walks of life, each contributing to the rich tapestry of their respective eras. From humble farmers and artisans to esteemed scholars and artists, the legacy of this surname remains firmly woven into the cultural fabric of southwestern Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hafoka

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

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

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