William Haas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Haas — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Haas is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The surname Haas: Andreas Haas (born 1982), German footballer Arthur Erich Haas (1884–1941), Austrian physicist Barbara Haas (born 1996), Austrian tennis player Bernt Haas (born 1978), Austrian footballer Bill Haas (born 1982), American golfer Bob Haas (born 1942), American business executive Brittany Haas (born 1987), American Fiddler Carl Haas (1929–2016), American auto racing impresario Charles F. Haas (1913–2011), American film and television director Charles S. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

Surname: Haas

English

Andreas Haas (born 1982), German footballer Arthur Erich Haas (1884–1941), Austrian physicist Barbara Haas (born 1996), Austrian tennis player Bernt Haas (born 1978), Austrian footballer Bill Haas (born 1982), American golfer Bob Haas (born 1942), American business executive Brittany Haas (born 1987), American Fiddler Carl Haas (1929–2016), American auto racing impresario Charles F. Haas (1913–2011), American film and television director Charles S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name William is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name William by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William Haas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for William Haas:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Haas?
The surname Haas originates from English. Andreas Haas (born 1982), German footballer Arthur Erich Haas (1884–1941), Austrian physicist Barbara Haas (born 1996), Austrian tennis player Bernt Haas (born 1978), Austrian footballer Bill Haas (born 1982), American golfer Bob Haas (born 1942), American business executive Brittany Haas (born 1987), American Fiddler Carl Haas (1929–2016), American auto racing impresario Charles F. Haas (1913–2011), American film and television director Charles S.
What are the origins of the name William Haas?
The name William Haas combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Haas originates from English.
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