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

Haskin, 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 Haskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haskin in America

Haskin is the 9716th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haskin surname appeared 3,339 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Haskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haskin 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 Haskin

The surname Haskin is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "haecc," which referred to a hatch or gate, often associated with a small wicket door. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who was responsible for operating a hatch or gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haskin can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a survey of landholders in England conducted in 1273. The rolls mention a John Haskyn, indicating that the name was already in use during the 13th century.

The Haskin surname is also believed to have connections with the village of Haskin in Warwickshire, England. This place name, derived from the Old English words "haecc" and "ing" (meaning "belonging to"), further reinforces the surname's roots in the region.

A notable early bearer of the Haskin name was William Haskin, a 14th-century merchant and alderman in the City of London. Records show that he was actively involved in trade and civic affairs during the reign of Edward III (1312-1377).

Another significant figure was Sir Richard Haskin, a prominent military commander who served under King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War. Sir Richard played a crucial role in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, John Haskin (1525-1592) gained recognition as a respected scholar and theologian. He was appointed as the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford and contributed significantly to the study of religious texts and theological debates of his time.

The Haskin surname also found its way to the American colonies, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Robert Haskin, who settled in Virginia in 1635. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States, further spreading the name across the country.

Other notable individuals with the Haskin surname include the English author and poet Anne Haskin (1675-1743), whose works were widely read and celebrated during the 18th century, and the American politician and diplomat David Haskin (1783-1859), who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a diplomat in several countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haskin

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

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

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