Haysbert
A habitational surname derived from a place name referring to a hay-growing area.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Haysbert. That puts it at #158,432 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haysbert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#158,432
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Haysbert in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 158432nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haysbert, the largest self-reported group is Black at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haysbert
The surname HAYSBERT has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Heis," which means "hot" or "warm," and the word "Bert," which is a shortened version of the name "Bertram" or "Berthold." The combination of these two words suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who lived near a hot spring or a warm area.
The earliest recorded instances of the HAYSBERT surname can be found in historical records from the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. In the late 1500s, there are mentions of individuals with the surname HAYSBERT in local parish records and tax rolls. One notable example is Hans HAYSBERT, a farmer who lived in the town of Augsburg in the late 16th century.
During the 17th century, the HAYSBERT name began to spread beyond Bavaria and into other parts of Germany. Records from this time show individuals with this surname living in cities such as Frankfurt, Cologne, and Berlin. One notable figure was Johann HAYSBERT, a merchant born in Frankfurt in 1625 who traded in various goods throughout Europe.
As the centuries passed, the HAYSBERT surname continued to be found in various parts of Germany. In the 18th century, there was a small community of HAYSBERTs living in the town of Kassel, in the state of Hesse. One of the more prominent members of this community was Friedrich HAYSBERT, a blacksmith who lived from 1745 to 1812.
In the 19th century, the HAYSBERT name began to appear in other parts of Europe as German immigrants settled in new lands. For example, there are records of a family with the HAYSBERT surname living in the city of Warsaw, Poland, in the 1830s. Another notable figure from this time period was Wilhelm HAYSBERT, a German-born author who lived from 1821 to 1892 and wrote several novels and plays.
As the 20th century dawned, the HAYSBERT surname continued to be carried by individuals of German descent around the world. One notable bearer of this name was Kurt HAYSBERT, a German-American artist who lived from 1904 to 1988 and was known for his abstract expressionist paintings.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haysbert
Among Census respondents with the surname Haysbert, the largest self-reported group is Black at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Haysbert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Haysbert surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American81.4%
- Two or more races12.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Haysbert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #158,432 | 0.0% |
| Count | 102 | 102 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Haysbert bearers went from 102 to 102 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #158,432.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Haysbert
FAQ
Haysbert surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Haysbert?
The surname Haysbert holds position #158,432 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 103 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Haysbert surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haysbert, the largest self-reported group is Black at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.