2000
#110,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hraban
A Germanic surname likely derived from a variant of the name Raban, possibly meaning "raven".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 194 Americans carry the last name Hraban. That puts it at #110,961 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,766,775 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hraban 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
194
1 in 1,766,775
Census rank
#110,961
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
169
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 169 bearers of the surname Hraban in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 110961st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hraban, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hraban
The surname HRABAN is believed to have originated in the German region, with its roots dating back to the 8th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "hraban," which means "raven" or "crow." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have had some connection to these birds, either through an occupation, a physical characteristic, or a symbolic association.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HRABAN can be found in the 9th century, when a Benedictine monk and theologian named Rabanus Maurus (c. 780-856) rose to prominence. Maurus, also known as Hrabanus or Rhabanus, was the Abbot of Fulda and later became the Archbishop of Mainz. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual and religious life of his time.
During the Middle Ages, the surname HRABAN appeared in various forms, such as Hrabanus, Rabanus, and Hravanus, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 11th century, a nobleman named Hrabanus de Brunne was recorded as a landowner in the region of Saxony.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Hraban (1290-1347) was a German philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Prague. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied and influential during the scholastic period.
In the 16th century, a German artist and engraver named Matthäus Hraban (1522-1588) gained recognition for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and historical scenes. His works are considered significant examples of Renaissance art in Germany.
Another notable bearer of the surname HRABAN was Johann Hraban (1595-1659), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (chapel master) at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Gotha. His compositions, particularly his sacred vocal works, were highly regarded during the Baroque period.
While the surname HRABAN is not as common today, it remains a part of the cultural and historical landscape, particularly in German-speaking regions. Its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of names and their origins, reflecting the diversity of human experiences and narratives woven into these linguistic threads.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hraban
Among Census respondents with the surname Hraban, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Hraban 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 Hraban surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 169
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hraban
Hraban 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
#108,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
+15 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 1,789 places
2020
#110,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 169
+6 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 2,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #110,523 | 148 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #108,734 | 163 | 0.06 | +15 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 1,789 places |
| 2020 | #110,961 | 169 | 0.06 | +6 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 2,227 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 Hraban 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 | #108,734 | #110,961 | -2.0% |
| Count | 163 | 169 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -5.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hraban bearers went from 163 to 169 (+3.7% change). The surname moved down 2,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #108,734 to #110,961.
FAQ
Hraban surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hraban?
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the surname Hraban. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,766,775 residents.
How common is Hraban?
Hraban ranks #110,961 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 169 people with the surname Hraban. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (194), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Hraban.
Has Hraban become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hraban went from 163 recorded bearers to 169. That is an increase of 6 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #108,734 to #110,961.
What does the Census say about the background of Hraban?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hraban, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Hraban in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (169 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hraban appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Hraban (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 Hraban mean?
A Germanic surname likely derived from a variant of the name Raban, possibly meaning "raven". 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 Hraban (0.06 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 Hraban?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.