2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hasselblad
A surname originating from Sweden, likely related to a location or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Hasselblad. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasselblad 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Hasselblad in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasselblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 17th century, the name Hasselblad began to appear in historical documents from the Swedish province of Västergötland.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasselblad
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasselblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasselblad 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 Hasselblad surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 90
- Two or more races9.7% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasselblad
Hasselblad 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,151 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-7 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,151 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 4,787 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 Hasselblad 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 | #149,395 | #154,182 | -3.2% |
| Count | 110 | 103 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasselblad bearers went from 110 to 103 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 4,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #154,182.
FAQ
Hasselblad surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasselblad?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Hasselblad. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Hasselblad?
Hasselblad ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Hasselblad. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Hasselblad.
Has Hasselblad become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasselblad went from 110 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasselblad?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasselblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Hasselblad in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasselblad appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Two or More Races (9.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Hasselblad (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 Hasselblad mean?
A surname originating from Sweden, likely related to a location or place 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 Hasselblad (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 people have the last name Hasselblad?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Hasselblad is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.