Explore the Family Name Haggan
The meaning of Haggan
Irish (Antrim and Down): variant of Hagan 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haggan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haggan experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,687th in popularity but by 2010, it fell to 59,171st, marking a 4.38% decrease. Despite this downward shift in ranking, the number of individuals with the Haggan surname increased slightly from 337 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a growth of 1.48%, with the proportion per 100,000 people remaining consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,171 | -4.38% |
| Count | 337 | 342 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haggan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were minor shifts in the ethnic identity of those with the Haggan surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White slightly increased from 64.09% to 64.91%. Those identifying as Black decreased marginally from 30.56% to 30.41%. The largest change was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, where the percentage dropped from 2.67% to 1.75%, a significant 34.46% decrease. A new category also emerged in 2010, with 2.34% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. No one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.09% | 64.91% | 1.28% |
| Black | 30.56% | 30.41% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 1.75% | -34.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |