Explore the Family Name Hagberg
The meaning of Hagberg
Swedish: ornamental name from hage ‘enclosure’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Erik, Arnt, Helmer, Lennart.
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How common is the last name Hagberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Hagberg surname saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,238th in popularity with a count of 1,635 bearers nationwide. The proportion per 100k individuals was 0.61. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 17,345 with a 6.82% change while the count marginally decreased to 1,629, marking a 0.37% change. The proportion per 100k also fell to 0.55, resulting in a 9.84% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,238 | #17,345 | -6.82% |
| Count | 1,635 | 1,629 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagberg
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Hagberg name, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting trend. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (96.39%). By 2010, this figure had slightly dropped to 94.90%. During this period, there was a notable increase in the number of Hagbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.61% to 0.80%) and Hispanic (1.35% to 2.15%). There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races (0.92% to 1.23%). Unfortunately, the data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were not available from the 2010 Census, having been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.9% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.15% | 59.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.23% | 33.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.8% | 31.15% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |