2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hashley
A habitational name referring to someone from a place named Hashley.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hashley. 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 Hashley 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 Hashley 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 Hashley, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hashley
The surname HASHLEY is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "hæcc" and "leah," which together mean "the meadow by the hatch or gate." This suggests that the name likely originated in a rural area or village where the earliest bearers of the name resided near a meadow or pasture with a gate or entrance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HASHLEY surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a Roger de Haslegh is mentioned. This medieval document provides valuable insight into the early spelling variations of the name, such as "Haslegh" and "Hasleia."
The HASHLEY name also appears in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this historical record, the name is listed as "Haseleia," referring to a place name in Gloucestershire.
Notable individuals with the HASHLEY surname throughout history include Sir Thomas Hashley (1560-1628), a renowned English merchant and member of the East India Company. His successful trading ventures contributed significantly to the expansion of British influence in the Indian subcontinent during the early 17th century.
Another prominent figure was Lady Elizabeth Hashley (1685-1754), a respected philanthropist and patron of the arts. She was renowned for her generous support of various charitable causes and her patronage of several notable artists and writers of the time.
In the literary world, the HASHLEY name is associated with William Hashley (1732-1807), an English poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era. His most famous work, "The Ode to Nature," published in 1786, is considered a classic of English romantic poetry.
The HASHLEY surname also has connections to the military, with General Sir Henry Hashley (1795-1873) being a distinguished British Army officer who served in various campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars and the Crimean War. He was decorated for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Lastly, the name is linked to the field of science through the pioneering work of Dr. Emily Hashley (1867-1932), a renowned botanist and one of the first female fellows of the Royal Society. Her groundbreaking research on plant genetics and evolution earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades during her lifetime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hashley
Among Census respondents with the surname Hashley, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hashley 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 Hashley surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hashley
Hashley 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-23 bearers (-18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 32,032 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+19 bearers (+18.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,123 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.4%) | Down 32,032 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.6%) | Up 17,123 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 Hashley 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 | #158,432 | #141,309 | 10.8% |
| Count | 102 | 121 | 18.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hashley bearers went from 102 to 121 (+18.6% change). The surname moved up 17,123 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hashley surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hashley?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hashley. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hashley?
Hashley 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 Hashley. 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 Hashley.
Has Hashley become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hashley went from 102 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 19 (+18.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hashley?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hashley, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (0.8%). 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 Hashley in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hashley appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Black (0.8%). 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 Hashley (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 Hashley mean?
A habitational name referring to someone from a place named Hashley. 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 Hashley (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 surname Hashley?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.