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

Hauk, 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 Hauk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hauk in America

Hauk is the 13603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hauk surname appeared 2,227 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hauk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hauk 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 Hauk

The surname HAUK is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "hauk," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." This suggests that the surname may have initially been an occupational name for a falconer or someone who worked with hawks.

One of the earliest known references to the HAUK surname can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Mainz, where a person named Heinrich Hauk was mentioned. Furthermore, in the 14th century, records from the city of Cologne refer to a family with the surname Hauk residing in the area.

The HAUK surname also appears to have been associated with certain place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Hauken in Bavaria may have contributed to the development of the surname. Similarly, the town of Haukendorf in Saxony could have influenced the spelling and usage of the name.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the HAUK surname throughout history, one can mention Johann Hauk (1569-1635), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Hauk (1801-1869), a German composer and conductor who served as the court Kapellmeister in Stuttgart.

In the literary realm, the name HAUK has also been associated with writers and poets. Christian Hauk (1828-1894) was a German novelist and playwright, known for his works depicting rural life in the Black Forest region.

Moving into the 20th century, the HAUK surname gained recognition in the field of aviation. Walter Hauk (1902-1976) was a German pilot and aircraft designer who played a significant role in the development of early jet fighters during World War II.

Additionally, the HAUK surname has been carried by individuals in other fields, such as politics and sports. Manfred Hauk (born 1935) was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, while Helmut Hauk (born 1950) was a professional footballer who played for several clubs in the German Bundesliga.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hauk

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

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

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