Explore the Family Name Haggarty
The meaning of Haggarty
Irish: variant of Haggerty. This surname is also common in central Scotland.
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How common is the last name Haggarty in the United States?
The surname Haggarty saw a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked at 54,522, but by 2010, it had fallen to 58,042, representing a change of -6.46. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly dropped from 354 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, marking a reduction of -1.13. When considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -7.69 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #58,042 | -6.46% |
| Count | 354 | 350 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haggarty
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Haggarty identify as White. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of White individuals from 94.35% in 2000 to 90.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 4.52% to 7.71%, a growth of 70.58%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 90.57% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 4.52% | 7.71% | 70.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |