Explore the Family Name Haegele
The meaning of Haegele
German (Hägele): see Hagele. Some characteristic forenames: German Ingeborg, Klaus, Kurt, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Haegele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Haegele surname saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,016 in popularity with a count of 770, representing 0.29 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 29,947, although the count had slightly increased to 784. However, the proportion per 100k of the population had decreased by 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,016 | #29,947 | -3.21% |
| Count | 770 | 784 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haegele
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the Haegele surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.44% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.94% in 2010. The percentage of people who identified as Hispanic with this surname also rose from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. Data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (0.77%) of individuals with the Haegele surname identified themselves as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 96.94% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.04% | 74.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |