2000
#78,838
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 225
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Hasko
A Polish surname potentially derived from the personal name "Haschin", itself derived from a Hebrew name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 303 Americans carry the last name Hasko. That puts it at #78,145 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,131,202 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasko 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
303
1 in 1,131,202
Census rank
#78,145
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
264
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 264 bearers of the surname Hasko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 78145th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasko, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%) and Two or More Races (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasko
The surname Hasko has its origins traced back to Eastern Europe, particularly the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "has," which means "oak" or "oak forest," suggesting a connection to a geographical location or a descriptive reference to an individual's physical appearance or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasko can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of medieval court records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears to have been prevalent among the noble class and landed gentry of the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Hasko was Jan Hasko, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618. He was born around 1570 and is recorded as having participated in several significant battles during the conflict.
Another historical figure with the surname Hasko was Andrzej Hasko, a Polish scholar and writer who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his literary works, including a collection of poems and essays on philosophical topics, published in 1652.
Moving into the 18th century, a prominent individual with the surname Hasko was Tomasz Hasko, a Polish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the late 1700s. He was born in 1735 and played a role in the political reforms and events surrounding the partitions of Poland.
In the 19th century, the name Hasko gained some recognition with the birth of Karol Hasko, a Polish artist and painter who lived from 1828 to 1897. He is known for his landscapes and portraits, which captured the beauty of the Polish countryside and its people.
While the surname Hasko may have originated in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and historical events. However, it remains deeply rooted in its Slavic heritage and continues to be associated with the rich cultural and historical traditions of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasko
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasko, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%) and Two or More Races (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasko 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 Hasko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 262
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasko
Hasko 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
#76,533
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 251
+26 bearers (+11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 2,305 places
2020
#78,145
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 264
+13 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 1,612 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #78,838 | 225 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #76,533 | 251 | 0.09 | +26 bearers (+11.6%) | Up 2,305 places |
| 2020 | #78,145 | 264 | 0.09 | +13 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 1,612 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 Hasko 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 | #76,533 | #78,145 | -2.1% |
| Count | 251 | 264 | 5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | -1.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasko bearers went from 251 to 264 (+5.2% change). The surname moved down 1,612 positions in the national ranking, going from #76,533 to #78,145.
FAQ
Hasko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasko?
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the surname Hasko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,131,202 residents.
How common is Hasko?
Hasko ranks #78,145 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 264 people with the surname Hasko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (303), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Hasko.
Has Hasko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasko went from 251 recorded bearers to 264. That is an increase of 13 (+5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #76,533 to #78,145.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasko, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%) and Two or More Races (0.4%). 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 Hasko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (262 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%), Two or More Races (0.4%). 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 Hasko (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 Hasko mean?
A Polish surname potentially derived from the personal name "Haschin", itself derived from a Hebrew name. 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 Hasko (0.09 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 Hasko?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.