Explore the Family Name Haeger
The meaning of Haeger
German (Häger): see Hager. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Wilhelm, Willi.
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How common is the last name Haeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haeger has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Haeger ranked as the 37,591st most popular last name in the United States with 557 people carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,034 with only 489 individuals identified with the surname, marking a decrease of 12.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.21 to 0.17 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #44,034 | -17.14% |
| Count | 557 | 489 | -12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haeger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Haeger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, accounting for 96.77% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.55% in 2010. There was a minimal presence of the surname among Hispanic populations, 1.26% in 2000 dropping slightly to 1.23% in 2010. The name was represented in those identifying with two or more races in 2000 at 1.44%, but that percentage dropped to zero by 2010. The surname was not recorded among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 97.55% | 0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.23% | -2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |