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

Haskan, 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 Haskan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haskan in America

Haskan is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haskan surname appeared 100 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 Haskan.

The history of the last name Haskan

The surname Haskan has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and surrounding areas. The name is believed to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, between the 8th and 13th centuries.

The name Haskan is thought to be derived from the Persian word "haskan," which translates to "warrior" or "fighter." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been soldiers, knights, or individuals known for their martial prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haskan can be found in a Persian manuscript dated to the 11th century, which mentions a warrior named Haskan ibn Bahram who fought in the service of the Seljuk Empire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Haskan al-Maraghi was a renowned astronomer and mathematician from the city of Maragheh, located in present-day Iran. He is credited with contributing to the development of astronomical instruments and calculations during his time.

As the name Haskan spread across the region, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Haskani, Haskaneh, and Haskani. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different parts of the Middle East.

Another notable individual with the surname Haskan was Shams al-Din Haskan, a 14th-century Persian poet and scholar who lived in the city of Shiraz, known for his contributions to Persian literature and mystical poetry.

In the 16th century, a renowned calligrapher named Ali Haskan was active in the Ottoman Empire, renowned for his mastery of the Persian nasta'liq script and his calligraphic works that adorned various manuscripts and buildings.

During the 19th century, a prominent military leader named Hasan Haskan played a significant role in the defense of the Ottoman Empire against foreign invasions, earning him recognition and respect for his strategic abilities on the battlefield.

While the surname Haskan may have originated in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical roots of this name remain deeply tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Persian and Ottoman empires.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haskan

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

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 Haskan 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.

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

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