2000
#46,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 435
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Haseman
A German surname derived from the word "Hase" meaning hare or rabbit.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 487 Americans carry the last name Haseman. That puts it at #52,687 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 703,808 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haseman 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 Haseman with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
487
1 in 703,808
Census rank
#52,687
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
425
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 425 bearers of the surname Haseman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52687th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haseman, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haseman
The surname Haseman is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name likely derives from the Old German word "has" or "hase," which means hare or rabbit. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who hunted or kept hares.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Haseman surname can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that documents land transactions in the region of Westphalia, Germany. Here, the name appears as "Haseman" in reference to an individual who owned or resided on lands near a hare-populated area.
During the 16th century, the name Haseman appeared in various church records and municipal documents across parts of modern-day Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Haseman (1510-1580), a prominent printer in the city of Nuremberg, and Gertrude Haseman (1522-1598), a respected midwife in the town of Bamberg.
In the 17th century, the Haseman surname gained prominence in the town of Aschaffenburg, located in the state of Bavaria. Johann Haseman (1622-1678), a respected clockmaker and artisan, established a family lineage that continued for several generations in the region.
As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Haasemann, Hasemann, and Haasman. One notable figure was Friedrich Hasemann (1779-1856), a German botanist and explorer who traveled extensively in South America and Asia, making significant contributions to the study of plant life in these regions.
Another individual of historical significance was Johanna Hasemann (1832-1914), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Germany. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.
Throughout the centuries, the Haseman surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and professionals. The name continues to hold a strong presence in Germany and has also been embraced by descendants in other parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haseman
Among Census respondents with the surname Haseman, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Haseman 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 Haseman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 400
- Two or more races2.8% · 12
- Black or African American1.9% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haseman
Haseman 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
#55,505
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 370
-65 bearers (-14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 9,352 places
2020
#52,687
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 425
+55 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 2,818 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #46,153 | 435 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #55,505 | 370 | 0.13 | -65 bearers (-14.9%) | Down 9,352 places |
| 2020 | #52,687 | 425 | 0.14 | +55 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 2,818 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 Haseman 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 | #55,505 | #52,687 | 5.1% |
| Count | 370 | 425 | 14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.14 | 9.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haseman bearers went from 370 to 425 (+14.9% change). The surname moved up 2,818 positions in the national ranking, going from #55,505 to #52,687.
FAQ
Haseman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haseman?
Name Census estimates that about 487 living Americans carry the surname Haseman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 703,808 residents.
How common is Haseman?
Haseman ranks #52,687 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 425 people with the surname Haseman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (487), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Haseman.
Has Haseman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haseman went from 370 recorded bearers to 425. That is an increase of 55 (+14.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #55,505 to #52,687.
What does the Census say about the background of Haseman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haseman, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Haseman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (400 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haseman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Black (1.9%). 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 Haseman (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 Haseman mean?
A German surname derived from the word "Hase" meaning hare or rabbit. 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 Haseman (0.14 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 many people are called Haseman?
See how many people have the last name Haseman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.