Explore the Family Name Hagens
The meaning of Hagens
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Hagen 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hagens in the United States?
The surname Hagens, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,243rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to become the 25,725th most common name, marking a 6.11% drop. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a minimal decline from 969 to 958 people over the same period, a change of -1.14%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #25,725 | -6.11% |
| Count | 969 | 958 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagens
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Hagens surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly, rising from 1.24% to 2.82%, a notable 127.42% change. The Hispanic representation also grew, albeit modestly, from 1.14% to 1.57%, indicating a 37.72% increase. However, those identifying as White and Black showed a minor reduction: White representation dipped from 62.85% to 62.11%, while Black representation dropped from 33.54% to 32.99%. Notably, there was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2010, where they both previously accounted for a small fraction in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.85% | 62.11% | -1.18% |
| Black | 33.54% | 32.99% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.82% | 127.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.57% | 37.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |