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

Hser, 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 Hser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hser in America

Hser is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hser surname appeared 177 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hser.

The history of the last name Hser

The surname HSER originates from the northern regions of Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "hausen," which means "to dwell" or "to live." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a particular area or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HSER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the year 1291. In this document, a person named Hermannus Hser is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 14th century, the surname HSER appeared in various records across northern Germany, including the town of Lübeck, where a merchant named Johann Hser was registered in the city's guild records in 1372.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Hser, Huser, and Hüser. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation.

In the 15th century, the surname HSER gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where a notable figure named Hans Hser (1440-1512) served as a respected merchant and city councilor. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the city's commerce and governance for several generations.

Another notable individual bearing the surname HSER was Katharina Hser (1499-1568), a German mystic and religious writer from the town of Strasbourg. Her writings, which explored themes of spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of divine knowledge, gained popularity during the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the HSER surname found its way to the Netherlands, where a Dutch philosopher and mathematician named Christiaan Hser (1629-1695) made significant contributions to the fields of optics and calculus. He is best known for his wave theory of light and his work on the construction of telescopes and microscopes.

As the name spread across Europe, it also reached the British Isles, where a Scottish nobleman named Robert Hser (1718-1792) gained prominence as a landowner and politician. He served as a member of the British Parliament for several years and played a role in the debates surrounding the American Revolution.

Throughout its history, the surname HSER has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and politicians. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscapes of various regions across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hser

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

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 Hser 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.

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

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