Haim
A Hebrew surname meaning "life".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 377 Americans carry the last name Haim. That puts it at #60,045 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 909,163 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haim surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
377
1 in 909,163
Census rank
#60,045
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
336
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 336 bearers of the surname Haim in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 60045th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haim, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.7%) and Black (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haim
The surname HAIM is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Chaim, which means "life" or "living." The name is believed to have originated among Jewish communities in various parts of Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages.
In some regions, the name HAIM may have been influenced by the Hebrew word "chai," which also means "life" and is often used as a symbol of life and good fortune. The name may have been adopted as a surname by families who placed a strong emphasis on the value of life and living a meaningful existence.
Early records of the name HAIM can be found in various historical documents and registers from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the Inquisition records in Spain mention individuals with the surname HAIM who were persecuted for their Jewish faith during the Spanish Inquisition in the late 15th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HAIM was Rabbi Chaim ben Moshe Haim, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in Spain during the 14th century. He was known for his extensive writings on Jewish law and philosophy.
Another notable figure with the surname HAIM was Haim Farhi, a Jewish diplomat and merchant who lived in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. He played a significant role in establishing trade relations between the Ottoman Empire and various European countries.
In the 19th century, the HAIM surname gained recognition through the work of Rabbi Chaim Halberstam of Sanz, a prominent Hasidic leader and scholar who founded the Sanz Hasidic dynasty in Poland. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the Hasidic movement.
The HAIM surname has also been associated with several notable figures in modern times, such as Haim Weizmann, a chemist and the first President of Israel, who lived from 1874 to 1952. Additionally, the American singer-songwriter and musician Este Haim, born in 1986, is part of the popular music group Haim.
While the surname HAIM has its roots in Jewish communities, it has since spread and been adopted by individuals of various backgrounds and cultures around the world, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haim
Among Census respondents with the surname Haim, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.7%) and Black (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Haim bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Haim surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8%
- Hispanic or Latino10.7%
- Black or African American1.5%
- Two or more races1.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Haim surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,045 | #60,045 | 0.0% |
| Count | 336 | 336 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Haim bearers went from 336 to 336 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #60,045 to #60,045.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Haim
FAQ
Haim surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Haim?
The surname Haim holds position #60,045 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 377 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Haim surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haim, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.7%) and Black (1.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.