Explore the Family Name Hagi
The meaning of Hagi
1. Muslim: variant of Haji. 2. Romanian: nickname from hagi(u) ‘pilgrim’, a word of Turkish and ultimately Arabic origin (see Haji). 3. Japanese: written 萩 ‘bush clover’, found mainly in Mie prefecture and sometimes written phonetically with various characters such as 羽木, 葉木.
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How common is the last name Hagi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hagi has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 85,297 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to the 65,424th most common surname, indicating a change of 23.3%. The count of people with this surname also grew substantially during this period, from 204 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, marking a nearly 50% increase. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #65,424 | 23.3% |
| Count | 204 | 303 | 48.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagi
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts. In 2000, about 14.71% of those with the Hagi surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this percentage decreased to 8.25% in 2010. There was also a major decline in the number of people identifying as two or more races, from 18.14% in 2000 to just 4.29% in 2010. On the other hand, there was an increase in those who identify as White, rising from 30.88% in 2000 to 34.32% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanics saw a slight increase from 2.45% to 2.64%, while those identifying as Black increased substantially from 33.82% to 50.50%. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33.82% | 50.5% | 49.32% |
| White | 30.88% | 34.32% | 11.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.71% | 8.25% | -43.92% |
| Two or More Races | 18.14% | 4.29% | -76.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.64% | 7.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |