2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haime
Derived from the Old English name Haimo, meaning "home protector."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Haime. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haime 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Haime with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Haime in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haime, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.6%) and Black (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haime
The surname HAIME is believed to have originated from the Old French word "aime" or "aimé," meaning "beloved" or "loved one." This name likely emerged in the regions of Northern France during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.
The earliest records of the HAIME surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Normandy and Picardy, France. It is possible that the name was initially a nickname or a descriptive term given to a beloved or cherished person within a community.
In the 14th century, the surname HAIME appeared in various historical documents, such as parish records and tax rolls. One notable mention is found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," a register of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy, which lists several individuals with the surname HAIME during that period.
Throughout the centuries, the HAIME surname has undergone minor spelling variations, including Haymes, Haimez, and Haimée. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.
Historically, a few notable individuals have carried the HAIME surname. One such person was Jean HAIME (c. 1520-1590), a French composer and musician who served as a court musician to King Henry IV of France. Another was Pierre HAIME (1645-1721), a French architect and engineer known for his contributions to the construction of the Château de Versailles.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Léon HAIME (1824-1887), a French playwright and librettist who collaborated with famous composers like Jacques Offenbach. Additionally, Auguste HAIME (1812-1887) was a renowned French naturalist and paleontologist, recognized for his work on fossil corals.
The surname HAIME has also been documented in other regions, such as Belgium and Switzerland, where it may have been introduced through migration or cultural exchange. For example, Jean-Baptiste HAIME (1812-1868) was a Belgian artist and engraver known for his etchings and lithographs depicting historical events and landscapes.
While the HAIME surname may have roots in France, it has since spread across various countries and cultures, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haime
Among Census respondents with the surname Haime, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.6%) and Black (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Haime 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 Haime surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White59.6% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino26.6% · 29
- Black or African American7.3% · 8
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haime
Haime 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,711 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,711 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 247 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 Haime 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 | #150,452 | #150,205 | 0.2% |
| Count | 109 | 109 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haime bearers went from 109 to 109 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 247 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,205.
FAQ
Haime surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haime?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Haime. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Haime?
Haime ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Haime. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Haime.
Has Haime become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haime went from 109 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Haime?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haime, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.6%) and Black (7.3%). 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 Haime in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.6% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haime appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (59.6%), Hispanic (26.6%), Black (7.3%). 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 Haime (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 Haime mean?
Derived from the Old English name Haimo, meaning "home protector." 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 Haime (0.04 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 people have the surname Haime?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.