Explore the Family Name Haagen
The meaning of Haagen
1. German and Dutch: variant of Hagen 1 and 2. 2. Danish and Swedish: from the personal name Haagen, Hågen, from Old Norse Hákon, probably a compound of hár ‘high’ or a word meaning ‘horse’ + kyn ‘family’ or konr ‘son, descendant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haagen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haagen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 57,090 to 60,347, marking a 5.71% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained stable at 334 during this period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined slightly by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #60,347 | -5.71% |
| Count | 334 | 334 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haagen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Haagen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline of 1.60%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races increased by 60.00% and 62.08%, respectively. The representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic went down to zero in 2010 from 1.50% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 91.92% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.89% | 62.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 2.4% | 60% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |