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

Hast, 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 Hast surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hast in America

Hast is the 39352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hast surname appeared 559 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 Hast.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hast 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 Hast

The surname Hast is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "haste," which means "haste" or "hurry." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their quick or hasty nature.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hast can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Westphalia, Germany. This codex, compiled in the 13th century, includes several mentions of individuals with the surname Hast, indicating that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

In the 14th century, the name Hast appeared in various records across Germany, including the Deutsches Städtebuch, a compendium of information about German cities and towns. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was becoming more widespread throughout the region.

One notable bearer of the Hast surname was Johann Hast, a German theologian and Protestant reformer who lived from 1492 to 1549. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation throughout Germany.

Another historical figure with the Hast surname was Johann Friedrich Hast, a German composer and organist who lived from 1700 to 1765. He was known for his contributions to the development of the North German organ tradition and was highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Hast surname gained prominence in the literary world with the German poet and writer Friedrich Hast, who was born in 1829 and died in 1905. He was a member of the Göttingen circle of poets and is remembered for his lyrical works celebrating nature and the German countryside.

The name Hast can also be found in various place names throughout Germany, such as Hastdorf and Hastenbeck, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

It is worth noting that while the surname Hast is predominantly associated with Germany, it has also been recorded in other parts of Europe, albeit to a lesser extent. This suggests that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or been part of broader population movements throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hast

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

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

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