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

Hasselblad, 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 Hasselblad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasselblad in America

Hasselblad is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasselblad surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hasselblad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasselblad 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 Hasselblad

The surname Hasselblad is of Swedish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swedish word "hassel," meaning hazelnut, and "blad," meaning leaf or foliage. This combination suggests that the name may have been associated with a location or area where hazelnut trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hasselblad name can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s, where it appeared as "Hasselblad." Over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Hasselbladh" and "Hasselblath," reflecting the fluidity of name transcription during that era.

In the 17th century, the name Hasselblad began to appear in historical documents from the Swedish province of Västergötland. It is speculated that the name may have originated from a farmstead or village bearing a similar name, indicating a connection to a specific geographic location.

One notable figure with the Hasselblad surname was Victor Hasselblad, a Swedish inventor and entrepreneur born in 1906. He founded the iconic Hasselblad camera company, which gained worldwide recognition for its high-quality medium format cameras used by professionals and NASA astronauts during the Apollo missions.

Another significant individual bearing this surname was Erik Hasselblad, a Swedish politician and diplomat who served as the Swedish ambassador to the United States from 1943 to 1948. He played a crucial role in facilitating Sweden's relations with the United States during World War II.

In the realm of academia, Göran Hasselblad, born in 1929, was a renowned Swedish economist and professor at the Stockholm School of Economics. His contributions to the field of economics and his extensive research on labor market policies have left a lasting impact.

Moving to the arts, Barbro Hasselbladh, born in 1924, was a celebrated Swedish painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. Her art pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Sweden and internationally.

Lastly, Tord Hasselblad, born in 1957, is a contemporary Swedish journalist and author. He has written several award-winning books and has been recognized for his investigative journalism, bringing important societal issues to the forefront.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the Hasselblad surname throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions associated with this Swedish name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasselblad

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

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

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