2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hasenstein
A surname derived from a German placename meaning "rabbit stone" or "rabbit rock".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Hasenstein. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasenstein 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Hasenstein in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasenstein, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasenstein
The surname Hasenstein is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from a place name, which was a common practice during that time. The name itself is derived from the German words "Hasen," meaning "hare," and "Stein," meaning "stone."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a medieval cartulary from the 13th century, which lists several landowners with the surname Hasenstein in the region of Westphalia, Germany. This suggests that the name was likely associated with a particular location or estate.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Heinrich von Hasenstein (c. 1320-1390) was a prominent cleric and canon lawyer who served as the Prince-Bishop of Constance from 1370 until his death. His involvement in ecclesiastical affairs and his influential position within the Church suggest that the Hasenstein family held a respected status during that era.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Konrad Hasenstein (c. 1450-1512), a German humanist scholar and pedagogue. He was renowned for his contributions to educational reforms and his work in promoting classical studies during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, a nobleman named Johann von Hasenstein (c. 1520-1585) was recorded as a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility in the Duchy of Württemberg. His family's holdings and influence likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Hasenstein name.
During the 17th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Christoph Hasenstein (1632-1701), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the courts of the Holy Roman Empire. His extensive writings on legal matters and his expertise in imperial law solidified the Hasenstein family's reputation as a respected lineage.
While the name Hasenstein has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or relocated over the centuries. The surname's endurance and historical significance serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasenstein
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasenstein, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasenstein 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 Hasenstein surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasenstein
Hasenstein 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,441 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,564 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 4,441 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,564 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 Hasenstein 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 | #153,769 | #150,205 | 2.3% |
| Count | 106 | 109 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasenstein bearers went from 106 to 109 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,564 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,205.
FAQ
Hasenstein surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasenstein?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Hasenstein. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Hasenstein?
Hasenstein ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Hasenstein. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Hasenstein.
Has Hasenstein become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasenstein went from 106 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasenstein?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasenstein, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Hasenstein in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasenstein appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Hasenstein (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 Hasenstein mean?
A surname derived from a German placename meaning "rabbit stone" or "rabbit rock". 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 Hasenstein (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 share the surname Hasenstein?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.