Explore the Family Name Hagemeyer
The meaning of Hagemeyer
German: distinguishing name for the tenant farmer (see Meyer) of a farm by an enclosure, from Middle Low German hac, hage ‘hedge, enclosure’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hagemeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hagemeyer saw a small shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 34,399th most popular last name, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 34,967th, a decrease of 1.65%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 623 to 645, a gain of 3.53%, over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly, from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #34,967 | -1.65% |
| Count | 623 | 645 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagemeyer
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 97.11% of those with the Hagemeyer surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.66% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.12% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Hagemeyer surname who identified with two or more races increased by 45.31%, from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic emerged at 1.24% in 2010, whilst it was virtually non-existent in 2000. No change was observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.66% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.86% | 45.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |