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

Haik, 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 Haik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haik in America

Haik is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haik surname appeared 470 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 Haik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haik 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 Haik

The surname HAIK has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "hayk," which means "Armenian" or "of Armenian descent." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals of Armenian ethnicity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAIK can be found in the medieval Armenian manuscript known as the "Domar Haykazean Azkanunits" (Book of Armenian Surnames), which dates back to the 12th century. This manuscript serves as a valuable source for understanding the origins and meanings of many Armenian surnames.

In the 14th century, the name HAIK appeared in several historical documents and records from the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, a medieval Armenian state located in present-day Turkey and Syria. One notable figure bearing this surname was Haik Vahramian (c. 1320-1390), a celebrated Armenian scholar and historian who authored several important works on Armenian history and culture.

During the 15th century, the HAIK surname gained prominence in the region of Artsakh (present-day Nagorno-Karabakh), which was a part of the medieval Armenian principalities. One of the most influential figures from this period was Haik Aghbabekian (c. 1450-1520), a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Turks.

In the 17th century, the HAIK surname was also found in the Armenian communities of the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the regions of Anatolia and Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). One notable figure from this era was Haik Khachikoyan (1630-1698), a renowned Armenian architect who designed several churches and other notable structures in the Ottoman capital.

Another prominent figure bearing the HAIK surname was Haik Bzhshkian (1755-1828), an Armenian writer and poet who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works were influential in the preservation and promotion of Armenian literature and culture during a time of Ottoman oppression.

Throughout the centuries, the HAIK surname has maintained a strong presence within the Armenian diaspora communities around the world, and it continues to be a source of pride and cultural identity for many individuals of Armenian descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haik

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

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

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