Explore the Family Name Haggett
The meaning of Haggett
English (southwestern): variant of Hackett, with voicing of the intervocalic consonant.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haggett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haggett has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Haggett ranked as the 30,614th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 35,147th, marking a decline of 14.81%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, from 719 in 2000 to 641 in 2010, which represents a reduction of 10.85%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Haggett per 100k individuals fell by 18.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #35,147 | -14.81% |
| Count | 719 | 641 | -10.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haggett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Haggett name between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the proportion fell slightly from 95.27% to 91.73%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.39% to 4.37%. A smaller uptick was observed among those identifying as Black, increasing from 1.67% to 2.18%. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.25% to 1.09%. No change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 91.73% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 4.37% | 214.39% |
| Black | 1.67% | 2.18% | 30.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.09% | -12.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |