Explore the Family Name Hagele
The meaning of Hagele
German (Hägele): 1. in the south from a pet form of the personal name Hagin (see Hagen). 2. in Switzerland an altered form of Haegeli or Hägeli: topographic name from Middle High German hagen ‘hedge, enclosure’. 3. nickname or metonymic occupational name from a Swabian dialect word denoting a breeding bull. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Armin, Erwin, Gerd.
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How common is the last name Hagele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hagele saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hagele was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 71,042nd position, marking a decline of 4.9%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hagele surname increased slightly from 272 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.1%. However, in terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #71,042 | -4.9% |
| Count | 272 | 275 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagele
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hagele surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this name identified as White, with percentages being 97.79% and 97.82% respectively. This indicates an almost negligible increase of 0.03% over the decade. In 2000, a small proportion of 1.84% identified as Hispanic, however, this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.82% | 0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |