2000
#17,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,506
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.56
Rare Last name
Hassen
Derived from the Arabic name "Hassan," meaning "good," "handsome," or "benefactor."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,766 Americans carry the last name Hassen. That puts it at #12,307 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 123,917 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hassen 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hassen with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 123,917
Census rank
#12,307
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,412 bearers of the surname Hassen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12307th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hassen, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.5%. The next largest groups are White (39.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hassen
The surname HASSEN is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hase," meaning "hare" or "rabbit," possibly suggesting an association with hunting or a location where these animals were plentiful.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name HASSEN can be found in the Würzburg Codex, a 14th-century manuscript containing records of land ownership and taxation in the Franconian region of Germany. The name appears several times in reference to individuals and families residing in the area.
In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Hans HASSEN was a merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the local trade guilds and was a influential member of the community.
During the 16th century, the HASSEN name appeared in various legal documents and records across different regions of Germany, suggesting the name's spread and establishment in multiple areas.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann HASSEN (1620-1687) was a renowned theologian and scholar from the town of Jena. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and was a respected figure in academic circles of his time.
Another individual of note was Friedrich HASSEN (1773-1849), a German writer and philosopher born in Karlsruhe. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of aesthetics and literary criticism, and his works were widely read and discussed during the Romantic period.
In the 19th century, the name HASSEN continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Germany, with several families using the surname in different regions of the country.
Moving into the 20th century, one notable figure was Max HASSEN (1891-1967), a German artist and painter known for his Expressionist works. He was part of the influential Brücke group of artists and his paintings are featured in several prominent museums and galleries.
It is important to note that while the surname HASSEN has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and various historical events, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation in different regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hassen
Among Census respondents with the surname Hassen, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.5%. The next largest groups are White (39.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Hassen 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 Hassen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American53.5% · 1,290
- White39.3% · 949
- Two or more races3.5% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 44
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 36
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hassen
Hassen 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
#13,981
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,156
+650 bearers (+43.2%)
Per 100,000 0.73
Rank movement Up 3,323 places
2020
#12,307
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,412
+256 bearers (+11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Up 1,674 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,304 | 1,506 | 0.56 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,981 | 2,156 | 0.73 | +650 bearers (+43.2%) | Up 3,323 places |
| 2020 | #12,307 | 2,412 | 0.81 | +256 bearers (+11.9%) | Up 1,674 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 Hassen 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 | #13,981 | #12,307 | 12.0% |
| Count | 2,156 | 2,412 | 11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.73 | 0.81 | 10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hassen bearers went from 2,156 to 2,412 (+11.9% change). The surname moved up 1,674 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,981 to #12,307.
FAQ
Hassen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hassen?
Name Census estimates that about 2,766 living Americans carry the surname Hassen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 123,917 residents.
How common is Hassen?
Hassen ranks #12,307 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,412 people with the surname Hassen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,766), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hassen.
Has Hassen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hassen went from 2,156 recorded bearers to 2,412. That is an increase of 256 (+11.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,981 to #12,307.
What does the Census say about the background of Hassen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hassen, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.5%. The next largest groups are White (39.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hassen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.5% (1,290 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hassen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (53.5%), White (39.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Hassen (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 Hassen mean?
Derived from the Arabic name "Hassan," meaning "good," "handsome," or "benefactor." 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 Hassen (0.81 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 Hassen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.