Explore the Family Name Hagenbuch

The meaning of Hagenbuch

German: habitational name from any of various places so named, including Hagenbach near Neckarsulm, which was formerly called Hagenbuch, or a topographic name from Middle High German hag(en) ‘enclosure, hedge’ + buoch ‘beech wood’.

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How common is the last name Hagenbuch in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hagenbuch has demonstrated a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 27,562 with 823 individuals bearing the name, which rose to rank 27,260 and 887 individuals in 2010, reflecting an increase of 1.1% in rank and 7.78% in count. However, the proportion per 100k dipped slightly by -3.23%.

20002010Change
Rank#27,562#27,2601.1%
Count8238877.78%
Proportion per 100k0.310.3-3.23%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagenbuch

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hagenbuch surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 98.91% to 97.52%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a slight emergence of diversity within this surname group in 2010, with 1.13% identifying as belonging to two or more races, and another 1.13% identifying as Hispanic, where there were no such identifications in 2000.

20002010Change
White98.91%97.52%-1.41%
Two or More Races0%1.13%0%
Hispanic0%1.13%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%