2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hasenbein
A German surname likely derived from the German words "Hase" meaning hare or rabbit, and "Bein" meaning leg.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hasenbein. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasenbein 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hasenbein in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasenbein, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasenbein
The surname HASENBEIN is of German origin, stemming from the Middle High German words 'hasen' meaning 'hare' and 'bein' meaning 'leg'. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who had particularly slender legs, resembling those of a hare.
The earliest known record of the name can be traced back to the 14th century, with an entry in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1387, mentioning one Heinz Hasenbein. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time in the region of Franconia, in what is now modern-day Bavaria.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various municipal records and chronicles across the German-speaking lands. One notable example is the mention of a Hans Hasenbein in the records of the city of Nuremberg, dated 1472, where he is listed as a member of the local guild of tailors.
As the surname spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, slight variations in spelling emerged, such as Haasenbein, Hasenbain, and Hasenbayn. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling conventions during that era.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johann Hasenbein, a Lutheran theologian and author who lived from 1570 to 1631. He was a renowned preacher and writer, and his works included several treatises on theology and sermons.
Another notable figure was Christoph Hasenbein, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1609 to 1679. He was a master of the Baroque style and is best known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which adorned churches and monasteries throughout southern Germany.
In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Georg Hasenbein (1727-1804), a prominent German composer and organist. He held several prestigious positions as a court musician and is remembered for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto genre.
The 19th century saw the birth of two notable figures bearing the HASENBEIN surname. The first was Karl Hasenbein (1810-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutions of 1848-1849. The second was Friedrich Hasenbein (1857-1927), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the design and development of several cities in Prussia and the German Empire.
While the HASENBEIN surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and linguistic origins serve as a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of Germany and the enduring legacy of its people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasenbein
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasenbein, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasenbein 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 Hasenbein surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasenbein
Hasenbein 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
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
-2 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,159 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-16 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,027 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | -2 bearers (-1.4%) | Down 9,159 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 16,027 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 Hasenbein 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 | #125,282 | #141,309 | -12.8% |
| Count | 137 | 121 | -11.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasenbein bearers went from 137 to 121 (-11.7% change). The surname moved down 16,027 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hasenbein surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasenbein?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hasenbein. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hasenbein?
Hasenbein ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Hasenbein. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hasenbein.
Has Hasenbein become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasenbein went from 137 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 16 (-11.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasenbein?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasenbein, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Hasenbein in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasenbein appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Hasenbein (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 Hasenbein mean?
A German surname likely derived from the German words "Hase" meaning hare or rabbit, and "Bein" meaning leg. 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 Hasenbein (0.04 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 have the last name Hasenbein?
Find out how common the surname Hasenbein is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.