2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hakin
A name of Arabic origin referring to someone knowledgeable about religious matters.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Hakin. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hakin 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 Hakin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Hakin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hakin, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.5%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Hispanic (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hakin
The surname Hakin is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the Old English words "haecc" meaning a gate or hatch, and "ing" signifying a meadow or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where one's ancestors lived near a gate or entrance to a meadow or enclosed area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hakin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of lands and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Hachin" in reference to a landowner or tenant in the county of Oxfordshire.
In the 13th century, records show variations of the name such as "Hakyn" and "Hakeyn" appeared in various county records and tax rolls across southern England. This indicates that the name had spread and become more established during this time period.
One notable bearer of the Hakin surname was Sir John Hakin, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was closely associated with the court of King Edward III and participated in several military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War against France.
Another historical figure with the Hakin name was William Hakin, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of London during the 16th century. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as a prominent figure in the city's governance and trade affairs.
In the 17th century, a family by the name of Hakin resided in the village of Hakin, near the town of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This location may have been named after the family or vice versa, but it demonstrates the longstanding presence of the Hakin name in that region.
During the 18th century, a notable individual named Thomas Hakin made a significant contribution to the field of mathematics. He was a mathematician and astronomer who worked on calculating the precise length of the year and improving the accuracy of calendars.
In the 19th century, a renowned artist named John Hakin gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the beautiful countryside of southern England. His works captured the scenic beauty of the region and were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hakin
Among Census respondents with the surname Hakin, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.5%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Hispanic (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hakin 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 Hakin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.5% · 78
- Black or African American9.8% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.9% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hakin
Hakin 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-9 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,591 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,127 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 18,591 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 2,127 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 Hakin 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 | #152,628 | #154,755 | -1.4% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hakin bearers went from 107 to 102 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 2,127 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,755.
FAQ
Hakin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hakin?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Hakin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Hakin?
Hakin ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Hakin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Hakin.
Has Hakin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hakin went from 107 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Hakin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hakin, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.5%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Hakin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.5% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hakin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.5%), Black (9.8%), Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Hakin (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 Hakin mean?
A name of Arabic origin referring to someone knowledgeable about religious matters. 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 Hakin (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 common is the surname Hakin?
You can see how many people have the surname Hakin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.