2000
#6,188
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,094
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.89
Rare Last name
Haun
Derived from the German word "Hahn," referring to a rooster, likely indicating an ancestor who raised or sold poultry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,640 Americans carry the last name Haun. That puts it at #6,607 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,772 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haun 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
5.6K
1 in 60,772
Census rank
#6,607
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,918 bearers of the surname Haun in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6607th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haun, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haun
Among Census respondents with the surname Haun, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Haun 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 Haun surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 4,460
- Two or more races3.7% · 180
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 173
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 57
- Black or African American0.7% · 35
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haun
Haun 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
#6,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,261
+167 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 1.78
Rank movement Down 264 places
2020
#6,607
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,918
-343 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Down 155 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,188 | 5,094 | 1.89 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,452 | 5,261 | 1.78 | +167 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 264 places |
| 2020 | #6,607 | 4,918 | 1.65 | -343 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 155 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 Haun 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 | #6,452 | #6,607 | -2.4% |
| Count | 5,261 | 4,918 | -6.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.78 | 1.65 | -7.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haun bearers went from 5,261 to 4,918 (-6.5% change). The surname moved down 155 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,452 to #6,607.
FAQ
Haun surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haun?
Name Census estimates that about 5,640 living Americans carry the surname Haun. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 60,772 residents.
How common is Haun?
Haun ranks #6,607 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,918 people with the surname Haun. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,640), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Haun.
Has Haun become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haun went from 5,261 recorded bearers to 4,918. That is a decrease of 343 (-6.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,452 to #6,607.
What does the Census say about the background of Haun?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haun, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Haun in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (4,460 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haun appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Haun (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 Haun mean?
Derived from the German word "Hahn," referring to a rooster, likely indicating an ancestor who raised or sold poultry. 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 Haun (1.65 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 many Americans have the surname Haun?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.