2000
#44,574
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 454
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Hautala
A Finnish surname derived from a geographical feature or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 499 Americans carry the last name Hautala. That puts it at #51,662 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 686,882 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hautala 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
499
1 in 686,882
Census rank
#51,662
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
435
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 435 bearers of the surname Hautala in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 51662nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hautala, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hautala
The surname Hautala traces its origins to Finland, where it first emerged in the 17th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "hauta," meaning "grave" or "tomb," and the suffix "-la," which indicates a place or locality. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location associated with a graveyard or burial site.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hautala can be found in the Finnish church records from the late 1600s. These records often mention individuals from various regions of Finland bearing the surname Hautala, indicating its widespread usage across the country during that time period.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Hautala appeared in various historical documents, such as land records, tax registers, and military rolls. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during those times.
Notable individuals with the surname Hautala include Armas Hautala (1888-1963), a Finnish politician and member of the Parliament of Finland. Another prominent figure was Kalevi Hautala (1925-2005), a Finnish writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Juho Hautala (1851-1928), a Finnish farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the development of agriculture in his region. Additionally, Pekka Hautala (1887-1952) was a Finnish architect renowned for his contributions to the national romantic style of architecture in Finland.
In the 20th century, Marko Hautala (1963-present) gained recognition as a Finnish film director and screenwriter, known for his critically acclaimed works that explored themes of Finnish identity and culture.
It is worth noting that the surname Hautala has also been associated with various place names in Finland, such as Hautalanmäki (Hautala Hill) and Hautalankylä (Hautala Village), further reinforcing its connection to specific geographic locations within the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hautala
Among Census respondents with the surname Hautala, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Hautala 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 Hautala surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 396
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 21
- Two or more races3.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hautala
Hautala 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
#46,811
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 454
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 2,237 places
2020
#51,662
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 435
-19 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 4,851 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,574 | 454 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #46,811 | 454 | 0.15 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,237 places |
| 2020 | #51,662 | 435 | 0.15 | -19 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 4,851 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 Hautala 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 | #46,811 | #51,662 | -10.4% |
| Count | 454 | 435 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hautala bearers went from 454 to 435 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 4,851 positions in the national ranking, going from #46,811 to #51,662.
FAQ
Hautala surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hautala?
Name Census estimates that about 499 living Americans carry the surname Hautala. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 686,882 residents.
How common is Hautala?
Hautala ranks #51,662 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 435 people with the surname Hautala. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (499), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hautala.
Has Hautala become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hautala went from 454 recorded bearers to 435. That is a decrease of 19 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #46,811 to #51,662.
What does the Census say about the background of Hautala?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hautala, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Hautala in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (396 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hautala appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Hautala (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 Hautala mean?
A Finnish surname derived from a geographical feature or place name. 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 Hautala (0.15 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 people have the surname Hautala?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.