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

Haman, 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 Haman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haman in America

Haman is the 10736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haman surname appeared 2,974 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Haman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haman 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 Haman

The surname Haman is believed to have originated in Germany, possibly as early as the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "hamen," which means "to hook" or "to catch," suggesting that it may have originally been an occupational surname for a fisherman or hunter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haman can be found in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, where a Hans Haman is mentioned in a document dated 1589. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name Haman appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as to neighboring countries such as Austria and Switzerland. For example, records from the town of Schaffhausen in Switzerland mention a Johannes Haman who was born in 1642.

One notable figure with the surname Haman was Johann Haman, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1711 to 1783. He was known for his highly detailed landscapes and architectural paintings, and his works can be found in numerous museums and galleries across Europe.

Another historical figure with the surname Haman was Karl Haman, a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1784 and fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

In the 19th century, the Haman surname continued to be found throughout Germany and neighboring regions. One example is Friedrich Haman, a German historian and author who lived from 1826 to 1901. He wrote extensively on the history of the Middle Ages and was considered a leading scholar of his time.

As the name spread beyond its German origins, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. For instance, in the Netherlands, the name is sometimes spelled as "Hamman," while in English-speaking countries, it may be spelled as "Hammon" or "Hammond."

Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the surname Haman remain rooted in its German heritage, reflecting its possible connection to occupations related to fishing, hunting, or other outdoor pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haman

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

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

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