Explore the Family Name Hagemann
The meaning of Hagemann
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived by a hedge or enclosure, from Middle High German hac ‘enclosure, hedge’, Middle Low German hage + man ‘man’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). 2. Danish: either of German origin (see 1 above) or an occupational name for a gardener, Danish haghman. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Egon, Hans, Helmut, Horst, Ilse, Juergen, Otto, Rudi, Wilhelm, Willi.
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How common is the last name Hagemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hagemann saw a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slightly slipped from being the 12,261st most popular name to the 12,656th. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.03 percent during the same period. This change indicates that while there might have been an increase in the overall number of unique surnames, the total number of people named Hagemann grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,261 | #12,656 | -3.22% |
| Count | 2,327 | 2,444 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.83 | -3.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagemann
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Hagemann surname. A significant increase is seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which jumped from 0.21 percent to 0.49 percent. Similarly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.29 percent to 1.60 percent. Interestingly, there was also a slight uptick in the Hispanic category, moving from 1.46 percent to 1.92 percent. The majority of individuals with this surname, however, identified as White, making up 95.62 percent of the population in 2010, a slight decrease from 96.82 percent in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.62% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.92% | 31.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.6% | 24.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.49% | 133.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |