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

Haun, 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 Haun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haun in America

Haun is the 6452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haun surname appeared 5,261 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Haun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haun 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 Haun

The surname Haun has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic word "hauen," which means "to strike" or "to beat." This connection suggests that the name may have originally been associated with occupations involving striking or hammering, such as blacksmiths or woodworkers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a 14th-century manuscript containing records of land transactions in Westphalia. Here, the name is spelled "Houen," which is likely an older variation of the current spelling.

In the 16th century, the surname appears in various records from the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, particularly in the towns of Kaiserslautern and Speyer. This geographical concentration suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in this area before spreading to other parts of Germany.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Haun is Johann Haun (1592-1647), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Giessen. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Haun (1742-1811), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Heidelberg.

In the 19th century, the name appears in records from the Palatinate region, with several individuals emigrating to the United States. One such person was John Haun (1824-1904), a German-American farmer and businessman who settled in Illinois and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable individual was Gottfried Haun (1846-1917), a German-American painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from the American Civil War. He was born in Hesse-Darmstadt and later immigrated to the United States, where he gained recognition for his artistic contributions.

While the surname Haun is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various occupations, from academics and professionals to artists and tradesmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haun

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

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

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