Explore the Family Name Hagelstein
The meaning of Hagelstein
German: nickname for a hot-headed, irascible man, from Middle High German Hagelstein ‘hailstone’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans. Scandinavian Holger.
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How common is the last name Hagelstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hagelstein has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hagelstein ranked as the 66,274th most common surname, but in 2010 it fell slightly to the 68,770th place, marking a decrease of 3.77%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 279 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, revealing a growth of 2.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,770 | -3.77% |
| Count | 279 | 286 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagelstein
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Hagelstein identify as White, although there was a slight decline from 95.34% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 3.58% in 2000 to 6.29% in 2010. This represents a substantial growth of 75.7%. The ethnic identities of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented or had their data suppressed for privacy among those bearing the Hagelstein surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.36% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 6.29% | 75.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |