About Haken
The surname Haken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hake," meaning "hook." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a fisherman or a fishmonger. The name may have also been given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling a hook or someone who had a hook-shaped nose or hands. Over time, the surname Haken has evolved and spread to different regions, carrying its original meaning or acquiring new ones.
The surname Haken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Haken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Haken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Haken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.