Explore the Family Name Hagger
The meaning of Hagger
English: 1. occupational name for a woodcutter, from an agent derivative of Middle English haggen ‘to cut or chop’. 2. occasionally the name may be a variant of Agar (compare Hager 5).
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How common is the last name Hagger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hagger experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hagger ranked as the 38,992nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 45,886th position, marking a decline of 17.68%. The count of people bearing the surname also decreased during this period, from 532 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, a drop of 12.59%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the United States saw a 20% downturn, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #45,886 | -17.68% |
| Count | 532 | 465 | -12.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hagger surname exhibits some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, most individuals with this last name identified as either White (53.38%) or Black (43.61%). By 2010, however, there was a notable shift with a higher percentage of individuals identifying as Black (51.18%), and a lower number claiming White ethnicity (44.52%), marking changes of +17.36% and -16.60%, respectively. The surname did not appear among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a slight increase in individuals of two or more races (from 1.50% to 1.51%), and the introduction of a Hispanic representation at 1.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.61% | 51.18% | 17.36% |
| White | 53.38% | 44.52% | -16.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.51% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |