2000
#84,631
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 206
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Hattis
An anglicized form of a German surname potentially derived from the name Hatto.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Hattis. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hattis 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Hattis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hattis, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hattis
The surname HATTIS is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hæt," which means "hat" or "head covering." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to a person who made or sold hats.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HATTIS appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry references a landowner named Willielmus Hattis in the county of Essex.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name HATTIS was primarily concentrated in the eastern and southern regions of England, particularly in Essex, Suffolk, and Kent. Variations in spelling were common during this period, with forms such as Hattys, Hatteys, and Hatteys appearing in historical records.
A notable figure bearing the HATTIS surname was Sir John Hattis, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Essex who lived in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the wool trade and served as a member of Parliament for Colchester in 1395.
In the 16th century, the HATTIS name was associated with the village of Hatfield Peverel in Essex, which was once known as "Hattis Feld." This place name connection may have contributed to the surname's prevalence in the region.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Richard Hattis (1620-1682) was a prominent military figure who fought for the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I. He later served as a member of Oliver Cromwell's Protectorate Parliament.
Another notable bearer of the HATTIS surname was Sir William Hattis (1785-1854), a British naval officer who distinguished himself in several battles during the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and rose to the rank of Admiral in the Royal Navy.
In the 19th century, the HATTIS name gained recognition in the literary world with the author and playwright Edward Hattis (1838-1912). His works, including the popular novel "The Heir of Redclyffe," earned him critical acclaim and a reputation as one of the leading writers of his time.
While the HATTIS surname may have evolved from humble beginnings as an occupational name, its long history and association with notable individuals have contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hattis
Among Census respondents with the surname Hattis, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hattis 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 Hattis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 106
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hattis
Hattis 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-97 bearers (-47.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 65,821 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,957 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #84,631 | 206 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -97 bearers (-47.1%) | Down 65,821 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Up 3,957 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 Hattis 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 | #150,452 | #146,495 | 2.6% |
| Count | 109 | 114 | 4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hattis bearers went from 109 to 114 (+4.6% change). The surname moved up 3,957 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #146,495.
FAQ
Hattis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hattis?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Hattis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Hattis?
Hattis ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Hattis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hattis.
Has Hattis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hattis went from 109 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 5 (+4.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Hattis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hattis, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Hattis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hattis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Black (1.8%). 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 Hattis (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 Hattis mean?
An anglicized form of a German surname potentially derived from the name Hatto. 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 Hattis (0.04 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 common is the surname Hattis?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Hattis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.