2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hazlet
A surname derived from the English place name Hazlehead.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Hazlet. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hazlet 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Hazlet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hazlet, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hazlet
The surname Hazlet traces its origins to England, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an Old English place name, possibly "Haslet" or a similar spelling, which referred to a hamlet or small village. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, although its exact etymology remains uncertain.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Hazlet surname was William de Haslet, a landowner mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273. These rolls were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the distribution of surnames across medieval England.
The Hazlet name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from the late 14th century, indicating its presence in that region. These rolls were tax records that documented the names of individuals subject to paying a subsidy or tax to the Crown.
In the 16th century, the Hazlet surname was further solidified in various parts of England, as evidenced by parish records and other historical documents. Notable individuals from this period include John Hazlet, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, born around 1520.
As the Hazlet family spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, such as Hazlitt, Haslett, and Haslitt. This was a common occurrence in the days before standardized spelling conventions were widely adopted.
One prominent figure bearing the Hazlet name was William Hazlitt (1778-1830), an English writer, critic, and philosopher. He was known for his works on literary criticism, philosophy, and his essays on various subjects. Hazlitt's writings had a significant influence on the Romantic movement in England.
Another notable individual was Sir Albert Hazlett (1887-1979), a British civil engineer and industrialist. He played a crucial role in the construction of the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne, which was completed in 1928.
In the realm of sports, David Hazlett (1933-2018) was a Scottish professional golfer who enjoyed success on the European Tour, winning multiple tournaments during his career.
While the Hazlet surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration. However, its distinct origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it emerged from a place name and was borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hazlet
Among Census respondents with the surname Hazlet, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hazlet 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 Hazlet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hazlet
Hazlet 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,306 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 8,306 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 Hazlet 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 | #141,140 | #149,446 | -5.9% |
| Count | 118 | 110 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hazlet bearers went from 118 to 110 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 8,306 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #149,446.
FAQ
Hazlet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hazlet?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Hazlet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Hazlet?
Hazlet ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Hazlet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hazlet.
Has Hazlet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hazlet went from 118 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Hazlet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hazlet, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Hazlet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hazlet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Hazlet (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 Hazlet mean?
A surname derived from the English place name Hazlehead. 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 Hazlet (0.04 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 Hazlet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.