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

Haumschild, 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 Haumschild surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haumschild in America

Haumschild is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haumschild surname appeared 161 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 Haumschild.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haumschild 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 Haumschild

The surname Haumschild is of German origin and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages in the region of modern-day Germany. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name, referring to someone who lived near a grove of oak trees. The prefix "Haum" is derived from the Old High German word "heim," meaning "home" or "dwelling," while "schild" comes from the Old German word "scilt," meaning "shield" or "protection."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haumschild appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dated around the 13th century. This indicates that the name was already in use during this period in the region of Saxony.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Johann Haumschild (c. 1420-1490) served as a respected scholar and theologian in the city of Erfurt, contributing to the intellectual life of the era. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another notable individual bearing this surname was Hans Haumschild (c. 1560-1632), a master clockmaker from the town of Augsburg, renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces. His clocks were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, a family with the surname Haumschild settled in the region of Brandenburg, where they established a successful agricultural estate. One member of this family, Friedrich Haumschild (1635-1701), was a respected landowner and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community.

In the 19th century, a prominent historian and archaeologist named Wilhelm Haumschild (1810-1884) made significant contributions to the study of ancient Germanic cultures. His extensive research and publications on the subject were highly influential in his time and remain valuable references for scholars today.

Throughout its history, the surname Haumschild has maintained its association with the German language and culture, reflecting the origins of this distinctive name in the heart of central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haumschild

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

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

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