Haslem
An English habitational surname that refers to someone who hailed from a place called Haslem, Haslem, or Halesleam.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 651 Americans carry the last name Haslem. That puts it at #39,419 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 526,504 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haslem surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
651
1 in 526,504
Census rank
#39,419
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
558
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 558 bearers of the surname Haslem in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 39419th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haslem, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Black (33.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haslem
The surname Haslem is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "hæs" meaning "brushwood" or "underwood" and "lẽam" meaning "a woodland clearing" or "an open space in a wood". This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or in a woodland clearing or a small open space within a wooded area.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as Hæsleme, referring to a place name in Surrey. This indicates that the surname Haslem likely originated in the southern counties of England during the 11th century or earlier.
In the 13th century, records show the name spelled as Hasselme and Hasselum, further reinforcing its connection to the Old English words for woodland clearings. Some variations of the spelling include Haslam, Haslem, and Haselam.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John de Haslum, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1285. Another early example is William de Haselum, mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname Haslem. These include Richard Haslam (1553-1618), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Chester, and Thomas Haslam (1619-1672), an English politician who was a Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme.
In the 18th century, John Haslem (1708-1784) was a prominent English surveyor and cartographer, known for his detailed maps of various counties in England. Additionally, William Haslem (1737-1820) was a British naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
Another notable bearer of the name was Edward Haslem (1825-1896), a British architect who designed several churches and other buildings in the Gothic Revival style. His works include St. Stephen's Church in Bournemouth and St. Michael's Church in Bournemouth.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haslem
Among Census respondents with the surname Haslem, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Black (33.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Haslem bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Haslem surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.3%
- Black or African American33.5%
- Hispanic or Latino3.6%
- Two or more races1.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Haslem surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,419 | #39,419 | 0.0% |
| Count | 558 | 558 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Haslem bearers went from 558 to 558 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #39,419 to #39,419.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Haslem
FAQ
Haslem surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Haslem?
The surname Haslem holds position #39,419 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 651 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Haslem surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haslem, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Black (33.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.