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UK surname

Haase

A German occupational surname referring to a hare hunter or someone who lived in a house near a thicket.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Haase surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Cornwall and South Bucks.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haase is 181 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2050.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

2012

181 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haase had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 54 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Haase surname distribution map

The map shows where the Haase surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Haase surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Haase over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 18 #30,094
1861 historical 10 #32,589
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 54 #27,423
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 157 #21,058
1999 modern 152 #21,636
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 142 #22,234
2002 modern 144 #22,501
2003 modern 143 #22,367
2004 modern 138 #22,997
2005 modern 146 #22,146
2006 modern 142 #22,724
2007 modern 148 #22,406
2008 modern 153 #22,132
2009 modern 165 #21,552
2010 modern 180 #20,812
2011 modern 174 #21,096
2012 modern 181 #20,531
2013 modern 177 #21,170
2014 modern 176 #21,413
2015 modern 174 #21,449
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Haases are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland, Cornwall, South Bucks, North Giffnock and North Thornliebank and Southwark. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 029 Northumberland
2 Cornwall 054 Cornwall
3 South Bucks 003 South Bucks
4 North Giffnock and North Thornliebank East Renfrewshire
5 Southwark 026 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haase

These lists show first names that appear often with the Haase surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haase

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Haase, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Haase surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Haase household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Haase is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haase is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Haase falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Haase is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Haase, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Haase

The surname Haase originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is derived from the Low German word "Hase," meaning "hare" or "rabbit." This nickname likely referred to someone who was known for their quickness or agility, traits associated with hares.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Haase can be found in the records of the city of Hamburg, dating back to the year 1330. The name was also present in other northern German regions, such as Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg.

Over time, the name evolved to include various spellings, including Hase, Haasse, and Haas. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the way the name was pronounced in different areas.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Haase was Hans Haase, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1409 to 1479. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Wilhelm Haase, a German classical philologist born in 1794. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature and is known for his work on the texts of Seneca and Pliny the Younger.

In the 19th century, Karl Haase, a German jurist and politician, served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and was involved in the drafting of the German Civil Code.

The name Haase also has connections to place names in Germany. For example, the town of Haselünne in Lower Saxony is believed to have derived its name from the Old Saxon word "Hasala," meaning "hazel grove" or "place of hares."

Other notable individuals with the surname Haase include Hugo Haase, a German politician and co-founder of the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany, and Carl Haase, a German chess master and writer on chess theory in the late 19th century.

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1881 census detail

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Haase families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haase surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 4 Haases recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.32x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 4 4.32x
Middlesex 2 2.56x
Cambridgeshire 1 20.24x
Kent 1 3.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 4 Haases recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.17x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 4 71.17x
Hackney London 2 45.77x
Milton In Milton 1 909.09x
The Holy Sepulchre 1 10000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haase surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Florence 1
Gabrielle 1
Hannah 1
Minnie 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Haase surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charles 2
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Haase households.

FAQ

Haase surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haase surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Haase surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haase surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Haase a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Haase surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a hare hunter or someone who lived in a house near a thicket.

What does the Haase map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haase bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.