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

Hao, 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 Hao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hao in America

Hao is the 12622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hao surname appeared 2,452 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 Hao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hao 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 Hao

The surname HAO is believed to have originated in China, specifically in the Fujian province, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word "hao," which means "good" or "excellent." The name was likely given to individuals who possessed admirable qualities or achieved remarkable accomplishments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HAO can be found in the historical text "The Book of Tang," which documented the lives of prominent figures during the Tang Dynasty. This text mentions a scholar named HAO Jingzhou, who lived during the 8th century AD and was renowned for his literary contributions.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the surname HAO gained prominence in the region of Quanzhou, a major port city in Fujian province. Several influential merchants and officials bore this surname, including HAO Guangyuan, a successful trader who established a network of trade routes throughout Southeast Asia.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named HAO Zhengxian played a significant role in the development of Chinese agriculture. He authored a comprehensive treatise on farming techniques, which became a widely referenced work among farmers and scholars alike.

Another prominent individual with the surname HAO was HAO Jingyu (1788-1855), a renowned scholar and calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty. His calligraphic works are highly regarded and have been preserved in various museums and collections.

During the 19th century, HAO Baolin (1828-1901) made a significant contribution to Chinese literature by publishing a collection of poetry that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His works have been widely studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts.

It is worth noting that the surname HAO has also been associated with various place names in China, such as Haozhou and Haoxian, which were ancient administrative divisions. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the surname HAO is primarily associated with Chinese origins, it has also been adopted by individuals of other ethnicities and nationalities, reflecting the cultural diversity and migration patterns throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hao

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

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

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