Explore the Family Name Hagy
The meaning of Hagy
Probably an altered form of Swiss German Hägi, Haegi, Hägy, or Hegi, topographic names or, in the case of Hegi, also a habitational name derived from Middle High German hac ‘briar hedge’ or ‘enclosure (for habitation)’. Compare Hagey, Hagee, and Heagy.
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How common is the last name Hagy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hagy has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hagy ranked as the 10,152nd most common surname but slipped to 11,299th place in 2010, marking an 11.3% decrease. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname fell by 4.22%, from 2,918 in 2000 to 2,795 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,152 | #11,299 | -11.3% |
| Count | 2,918 | 2,795 | -4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 0.95 | -12.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagy
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hagy. In 2000, 96.81% of those with the Hagy surname identified as White, dipping slightly to 94.92% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced by 15.73%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw a substantial increase of 208.62%, while the percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities increased by 46.36%, 14.63%, and 123.81% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 94.92% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 1.79% | 208.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.61% | 46.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0.75% | -15.73% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.47% | 14.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.47% | 123.81% |