Haticepinar is also known as Kani Xatce or Gunde Jori in Kurdish amongst its inhabitants and neighbouring villages with close relations.

Over the years the population of the village grew and many families established trade and businesses at the city centre of Kahramanmaras.

In 1978 the Maras Massacre took place in the city centre resulting in the persecution and murder of many Kurdish Alevi people.

Due to growing economic strains and difficulties, many people left the village to move to other cities and eventually abroad.

There are currently many families living in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, USA and Europe who are originally from the village of Haticepinar.