2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hasselberg
A North German topographic name denoting someone who lived near a hazel bush or shrub.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Hasselberg. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasselberg 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Hasselberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasselberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasselberg
The surname Hasselberg originated in Sweden and has its roots in the medieval period. It is a toponymic name, derived from a place name referring to a hazel grove or copse of hazel trees. The name likely originates from a farm or village situated near a hazel grove, with the Old Norse words "hasl" meaning hazel and "berg" meaning hill or mountain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish Census Book of 1540, where a man named Jöns Hasselberg is listed as residing in the village of Skara in Västergötland County. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 16th century in the region.
In the 17th century, historical records mention a prominent Swedish military officer named Nils Hasselberg (1630-1703), who served as a colonel in the Kalmar Regiment during the Scanian War between Sweden and Denmark. He was noted for his bravery and leadership in several battles.
Another notable figure was the Swedish author and poet Carl Hasselberg (1834-1904), who wrote several collections of poetry and plays, including the acclaimed work "Sånger från Norrland" (Songs from Norrland). He was born in the village of Hasselberg in Jämtland County, which may have influenced his surname.
In the 19th century, a Swedish businessman named Gustaf Hasselberg (1818-1892) made a name for himself as the founder of the Hasselberg Brewery in Gothenburg. The brewery became one of the largest and most successful in Sweden during that era.
The surname Hasselberg can also be found in historical records from other parts of Scandinavia, such as Norway and Denmark, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond its Swedish origins over time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name in Norway is that of Nils Hasselberg (1680-1754), a farmer and landowner from the Oppland region. In Denmark, the name appears in the 18th century with the birth of Hans Hasselberg (1725-1810), a merchant and ship owner from Copenhagen.
While the surname Hasselberg is not among the most common in Sweden or Scandinavia, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and is closely tied to the region's geography and cultural traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasselberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasselberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasselberg 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 Hasselberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasselberg
Hasselberg 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+13 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,768 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-18 bearers (-15.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,542 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,768 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -18 bearers (-15.3%) | Down 14,542 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 Hasselberg 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 | #141,140 | #155,682 | -10.3% |
| Count | 118 | 100 | -15.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasselberg bearers went from 118 to 100 (-15.3% change). The surname moved down 14,542 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #155,682.
FAQ
Hasselberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasselberg?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Hasselberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Hasselberg?
Hasselberg ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Hasselberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hasselberg.
Has Hasselberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasselberg went from 118 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 18 (-15.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasselberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasselberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Hasselberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasselberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Hasselberg (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 Hasselberg mean?
A North German topographic name denoting someone who lived near a hazel bush or shrub. 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 Hasselberg (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Hasselberg?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.