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

Haueisen, 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 Haueisen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haueisen in America

Haueisen is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haueisen surname appeared 181 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 Haueisen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haueisen 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 Haueisen

The surname HAUEISEN is of German origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Saxony, where it was derived from the German words "hauen" meaning "to strike" and "eisen" meaning "iron," likely referring to an occupation or trade related to metalworking or blacksmithing.

The earliest recorded instance of the name HAUEISEN can be found in the parish records of the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in the year 1542. This entry mentions a Hans Haueisen, who was a blacksmith by profession. The name was also present in other parts of Saxony, such as Leipzig and Dresden, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One notable bearer of the name HAUEISEN was Johann Haueisen, a master blacksmith born in Dresden in 1712. He was renowned for his intricate and ornate ironwork, which adorned many churches and public buildings in the city. His creations can still be admired today, such as the wrought-iron gates at the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Dresden.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Haueisen, born in Leipzig in 1801. He was a prominent scholar and author, publishing several works on the history and culture of Saxony. His most celebrated work, "Geschichte der Stadt Leipzig" (History of the City of Leipzig), published in 1842, remains an important reference for researchers and historians studying the region.

In the 19th century, the HAUEISEN name also spread beyond Germany. One example is Carl Haueisen, who was born in Hanover in 1832 and later immigrated to the United States. He served as a captain in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Another notable figure was Elise Haueisen, born in Stuttgart in 1868. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools for girls in Germany and campaigning for equal education opportunities for women.

While the surname HAUEISEN is not among the most common in Germany today, its rich history and connection to the metalworking and blacksmithing traditions of Saxony make it a unique and significant part of the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haueisen

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

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

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