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

Hase, 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 Hase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hase in America

Hase is the 21774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hase surname appeared 1,194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hase 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 Hase

The surname HASE originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Middle High German word "hase," meaning "hare," which was likely initially used as a nickname for someone who exhibited certain characteristics associated with the swift and agile animal.

The earliest known record of the HASE surname appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region of Germany, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area by that time.

During the 14th century, the HASE surname can be found in various records from the cities of Cologne and Frankfurt, indicating its spread throughout different parts of Germany. Some variations in spelling, such as "Haas" and "Hasz," were also observed during this period.

One notable individual bearing the HASE surname was Johannes Hase, a German theologian and reformer born in 1490 in Nurnberg. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

The HASE surname also found its way to England, possibly through migration or trade links with Germany. In 1524, a record from the town of Bury St. Edmunds mentions a certain William Hase, who was likely of German descent.

Another prominent figure was Johann Matthias Hase, a German philologist and theologian who lived from 1684 to 1742. He was known for his work on the study of ancient languages and his contributions to biblical scholarship.

In the 19th century, the HASE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Karl August von Hase, a German Protestant theologian and church historian, born in 1800 in Steinbach-Hallenberg. His extensive writings and teachings had a significant impact on the field of theology during his time.

The HASE surname has also been associated with specific place names, such as Haselbach and Haselau, both located in Germany. These place names likely derived from the same root word as the surname, suggesting a connection between the family name and certain geographic locations.

While the HASE surname has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical roots and significance remain deeply tied to its Germanic heritage and the intriguing etymology of the word "hase."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hase

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

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

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