2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haverkorn
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "oat granary" in Dutch.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Haverkorn. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haverkorn 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Haverkorn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haverkorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.7%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haverkorn
The surname HAVERKORN is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the late medieval and early modern periods. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "haver," meaning oats, and "koren," meaning grain or corn, suggesting an association with agriculture or farming.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAVERKORN surname can be found in the records of the city of Utrecht, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a family named HAVERKORN residing in the city, possibly engaged in the cultivation or trade of oats and other grains.
The name HAVERKORN may also have been influenced by the Dutch place name "Havekorn," a small village located in the province of Friesland. It is possible that the surname originated from this location and was then adopted by families who migrated to other regions of the Netherlands.
In the 17th century, the HAVERKORN surname appears in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), indicating that individuals bearing this name were involved in the Dutch colonial expansion and trade activities in Asia. One notable figure was Jan HAVERKORN (1620-1682), a merchant and ship's captain who sailed for the VOC and is mentioned in the company's archives.
Another prominent figure with the HAVERKORN surname was Willem HAVERKORN (1779-1854), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as a member of the States-General, the Dutch parliament, in the early 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of Dutch legal frameworks during the period of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the HAVERKORN surname gained recognition in the field of agriculture and horticulture. Adriaan HAVERKORN (1865-1943) was a renowned Dutch horticulturist and botanist who specialized in the cultivation of ornamental plants and contributed significantly to the development of Dutch horticulture.
The HAVERKORN surname has also been associated with the arts and literature. One notable figure was Leen HAVERKORN (1908-1993), a Dutch writer and journalist who gained fame for her novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of rural life and the struggles of ordinary people in the Netherlands.
While the HAVERKORN surname originated in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains most prevalent in the Netherlands and among Dutch communities worldwide, maintaining its connection to the country's agricultural history and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haverkorn
Among Census respondents with the surname Haverkorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.7%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Haverkorn 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 Haverkorn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.7% · 87
- Two or more races8.7% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haverkorn
Haverkorn appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-13 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,482 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 11,482 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 Haverkorn 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 | #142,108 | #153,590 | -8.1% |
| Count | 117 | 104 | -11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haverkorn bearers went from 117 to 104 (-11.1% change). The surname moved down 11,482 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #153,590.
FAQ
Haverkorn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haverkorn?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Haverkorn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Haverkorn?
Haverkorn ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Haverkorn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Haverkorn.
Has Haverkorn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haverkorn went from 117 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Haverkorn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haverkorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.7%) and Hispanic (3.8%). 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 Haverkorn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.7% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haverkorn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.7%), Two or More Races (8.7%), Hispanic (3.8%). 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 Haverkorn (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 Haverkorn mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "oat granary" in Dutch. 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 Haverkorn (0.03 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 share the surname Haverkorn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.