Explore the Family Name Hackenburg
The meaning of Hackenburg
Altered form of German Hackenberg or of Hachenburg, a habitational name from a place in Rhineland-Palatinate called Hachenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Hackenburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hackenburg experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 71,678th. Despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the Hackenburg surname remained stable at 272 in both census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a 10% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #71,678 | -5.84% |
| Count | 272 | 272 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hackenburg
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname Hackenburg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage did decline slightly from 98.53% to 96.32%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a new emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, constituting 2.57% of those with the Hackenburg surname. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 96.32% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |