2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hakizimana
A Kinyarwanda surname meaning "the one who nurtures or takes care of something".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 381 Americans carry the last name Hakizimana. That puts it at #64,670 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 899,618 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hakizimana 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.
Bearers in the US
381
1 in 899,618
Census rank
#64,670
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
332
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 332 bearers of the surname Hakizimana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64670th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hakizimana, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and White (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hakizimana
The surname "HAKIZIMANA" originates from Rwanda, a country located in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa. It is a name that traces its roots back to the late 19th century, during the era of the Rwandan Kingdom.
This surname is derived from the Kinyarwanda language, which is spoken by the Banyarwanda people, the cultural and linguistic group native to Rwanda. The name "HAKIZIMANA" is believed to have evolved from an older word or phrase that may have been used to describe a particular characteristic, occupation, or geographic location associated with the family's ancestors.
While there are no definitive historical records or manuscripts that directly reference the origin of this surname, it is possible that early mentions of the name may be found in oral traditions or clan histories passed down through generations of Rwandan families.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "HAKIZIMANA" was Ntawigira Hakizimana, a prominent figure in the Rwandan cattle herding community in the late 19th century. Ntawigira was known for his expertise in breeding and rearing cattle, a vital component of the traditional Rwandan economy and culture.
Another notable bearer of this surname was Nyirabukara Hakizimana, a renowned storyteller and keeper of oral traditions in the early 20th century. Nyirabukara played a pivotal role in preserving and passing down the rich cultural heritage of the Banyarwanda people through her captivating tales and narratives.
In the mid-20th century, Rugamba Hakizimana gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and artist, known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depicted scenes from Rwandan daily life and traditions.
During the latter half of the 20th century, Mukamurenzi Hakizimana emerged as a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in Rwanda. She dedicated her life to empowering young girls and promoting gender equality through education and community outreach programs.
More recently, Ndayambaje Hakizimana made significant contributions to the field of sustainable agriculture in Rwanda, pioneering innovative farming techniques and promoting the use of eco-friendly practices to ensure food security and environmental conservation.
While these are just a few examples, the surname "HAKIZIMANA" has been carried by numerous individuals throughout Rwanda's history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the country's cultural, social, and economic fabric in their own unique ways.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hakizimana
Among Census respondents with the surname Hakizimana, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and White (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Hakizimana 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 Hakizimana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.5% · 307
- Two or more races4.8% · 16
- White1.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hakizimana
Hakizimana appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#64,670
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 332
+203 bearers (+157.4%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 66,709 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #64,670 | 332 | 0.11 | +203 bearers (+157.4%) | Up 66,709 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 Hakizimana 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 | #131,379 | #64,670 | 50.8% |
| Count | 129 | 332 | 157.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.11 | 177.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hakizimana bearers went from 129 to 332 (+157.4% change). The surname moved up 66,709 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #64,670.
FAQ
Hakizimana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hakizimana?
Name Census estimates that about 381 living Americans carry the surname Hakizimana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 899,618 residents.
How common is Hakizimana?
Hakizimana ranks #64,670 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 332 people with the surname Hakizimana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (381), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Hakizimana.
Has Hakizimana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hakizimana went from 129 recorded bearers to 332. That is an increase of 203 (+157.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #131,379 to #64,670.
What does the Census say about the background of Hakizimana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hakizimana, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and White (1.5%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hakizimana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (307 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hakizimana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (92.5%), Two or More Races (4.8%), White (1.5%). 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 Hakizimana (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 Hakizimana mean?
A Kinyarwanda surname meaning "the one who nurtures or takes care of something". 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 Hakizimana (0.11 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 Hakizimana?
Want to know how common the surname Hakizimana is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.