Explore the Family Name Hagos
The meaning of Hagos
Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Hagos, meaning ‘joy’ in the Tigrinya language. — Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Ethiopian/Eritrean Alem, Almaz, Berhane, Berhe, Beyene, Afework, Asefaw, Azeb, Fikre, Fitsum, Genet, Getachew, Haddis, Kifle, Yonatan. Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Jamal, Jemal, Mana, Said, Saleh.
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How common is the last name Hagos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hagos has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from being ranked 35,187th in 2000 to 23,675th in 2010, representing a growth of 32.72 percent. The number of individuals with the Hagos surname also increased during this period, with a substantial rise of 76.57 percent from 606 to 1,070. The proportion of people named Hagos per 100,000 also showed an upward trend, increasing by 63.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #23,675 | 32.72% |
| Count | 606 | 1,070 | 76.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.36 | 63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagos
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the Hagos surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity group was Black, which grew by 12.59 percent to represent 93.64 percent of all people with this surname in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw a slight increase, going from 1.32 percent to 1.40 percent. However, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races fell dramatically by 83.81 percent. Meanwhile, the White representation witnessed a decrease of 10.82 percent. There were no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.17% | 93.64% | 12.59% |
| White | 2.31% | 2.06% | -10.82% |
| Two or More Races | 11.55% | 1.87% | -83.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 1.4% | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |