Explore the Family Name Hagg
The meaning of Hagg
1. Swedish (Hägg): ornamental name from hägg ‘bird cherry’ (Prunus padus), or a habitational name from placenames beginning with Hägg-, an element with various possible meanings. Compare Hegg. 2. English: variant of Agg, which is perhaps from the Middle English personal name Agg(e), Hagg(e) (Old Norse Aggi, of uncertain origin), or a topographic name perhaps from Middle English hagg (Old Norse hǫgg) ‘woodland clearing, woodland set aside for cutting’. 3. South German: variant of Haack. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver.
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How common is the last name Hagg in the United States?
The surname Hagg has experienced a decrease in popularity over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,493rd in terms of popularity; however, by 2010 it had dropped to 30,390th, a decline of approximately 14.71%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 866 in 2000 to 769 in 2010, marking an 11.2% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hagg per 100,000 also dwindled by about 18.75%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #30,390 | -14.71% |
| Count | 866 | 769 | -11.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagg
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Hagg surname between 2000 and 2010. Most people with this last name identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group by about 2.06%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and those belonging to two or more races increased by 13.04%, 8.96%, and 6.85% respectively. Notably, there was a significant increase of 73.33% in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a rise of around 27.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.22% | 89.34% | -2.06% |
| Black | 3.46% | 3.77% | 8.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.6% | 73.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.34% | 6.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 1.17% | 27.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.78% | 13.04% |