2000
#9,608
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.15
Rare Last name
Haskin
An English occupational surname for someone who made a type of leather leggings or gaiters.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,475 Americans carry the last name Haskin. That puts it at #10,138 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.01 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 98,634 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haskin 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Haskin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.5K
1 in 98,634
Census rank
#10,138
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,030 bearers of the surname Haskin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.01 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10138th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haskin, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Black (14.7%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haskin
Among Census respondents with the surname Haskin, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Black (14.7%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Haskin 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 Haskin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.0% · 2,274
- Black or African American14.7% · 445
- Two or more races4.3% · 130
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 120
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 38
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 23
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haskin
Haskin 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
#9,716
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,339
+235 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 1.13
Rank movement Down 108 places
2020
#10,138
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,030
-309 bearers (-9.3%)
Per 100,000 1.01
Rank movement Down 422 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,608 | 3,104 | 1.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,716 | 3,339 | 1.13 | +235 bearers (+7.6%) | Down 108 places |
| 2020 | #10,138 | 3,030 | 1.01 | -309 bearers (-9.3%) | Down 422 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 Haskin 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 | #9,716 | #10,138 | -4.3% |
| Count | 3,339 | 3,030 | -9.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.13 | 1.01 | -10.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haskin bearers went from 3,339 to 3,030 (-9.3% change). The surname moved down 422 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,716 to #10,138.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Haskin
FAQ
Haskin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haskin?
Name Census estimates that about 3,475 living Americans carry the surname Haskin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 98,634 residents.
How common is Haskin?
Haskin ranks #10,138 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.01 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,030 people with the surname Haskin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,475), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.01 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.01 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Haskin.
Has Haskin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haskin went from 3,339 recorded bearers to 3,030. That is a decrease of 309 (-9.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,716 to #10,138.
What does the Census say about the background of Haskin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haskin, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Black (14.7%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Haskin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.0% (2,274 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haskin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.0%), Black (14.7%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Haskin (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 Haskin mean?
An English occupational surname for someone who made a type of leather leggings or gaiters. 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 Haskin (1.01 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 Haskin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.