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

Havener, 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 Havener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Havener in America

Havener is the 15734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Havener surname appeared 1,853 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 Havener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Havener 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 Havener

The surname Havener is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Hafen," which means "harbor" or "port," suggesting that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived or worked near a harbor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Havener surname can be found in the town of Kiel, located in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The name appears in various historical documents from the region, often referring to merchants, sailors, or individuals involved in maritime trades.

In the 17th century, the Havener surname began to spread across different parts of Germany and neighboring countries, as people migrated in search of new opportunities. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Johann Havener (1612-1683), a merchant from Hamburg, and Wilhelm Havener (1658-1722), a shipbuilder from Lübeck.

As the name traveled, it underwent several spelling variations, including Hafner, Havner, and Hafener. These variations often reflected regional dialects or local adaptations of the original German surname.

Over the centuries, the Havener surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military personnel. One notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Havener (1809-1876), a German painter and lithographer who was known for his landscape and genre paintings.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Havener (1878-1945), a German military officer who served in both World Wars. He achieved the rank of General der Infanterie (Lieutenant General) in the Wehrmacht during World War II.

In the United States, the Havener surname gained prominence in the 19th century, as German immigrants settled in various regions of the country. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Johann Havener, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749.

Throughout its history, the Havener surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse paths taken by its bearers. While its origins can be traced back to the maritime communities of northern Germany, the name has since spread across continents and cultures, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories and experiences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Havener

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

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

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