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

Hasik, 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 Hasik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasik in America

Hasik is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasik surname appeared 114 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 Hasik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasik 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 Hasik

The surname Hasik originates from Poland and dates back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "hasać," which means "to run" or "to gallop," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their speed or agility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hasik can be found in the parish records of the village of Krakow, where a certain Jan Hasik was mentioned in 1543. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hasik family appears to have been concentrated in the areas around Krakow and Poznan, with some members also residing in the nearby towns of Bydgoszcz and Torun. The name is closely tied to these regions and may have originated from a specific place name or geographical feature, although the exact details have been lost to history.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Hasik surname was Jakub Hasik (1745-1815), a Polish soldier who fought in the Kosciuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire. His bravery and loyalty to the cause of Polish independence earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another significant individual was Wladyslaw Hasik (1876-1942), a Polish writer and poet who was active in the early 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of patriotism and national identity, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the time.

During the 19th century, the Hasik name also appeared in various records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Bukovina, where many Polish families had settled. One notable figure from this period was Jan Hasik (1832-1901), a prominent landowner and philanthropist who supported numerous educational and charitable initiatives in his local community.

As the Polish diaspora spread across Europe and beyond, the Hasik surname traveled with them. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, families bearing this name could be found in various parts of Germany, France, and even as far as the United States and Canada, where they sought new opportunities and a better life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasik

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

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

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