About Haaksma
The surname Haaksma is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "haak," meaning "hook" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker specializing in hooks. The suffix "-ma" is a common patronymic ending in Dutch surnames, indicating "son of." Therefore, Haaksma can be interpreted to mean "son of the hook maker" or "descendant of the blacksmith who made hooks."
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The surname Haaksma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haaksma based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Haaksma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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