Explore the Family Name Haigler
The meaning of Haigler
Americanized form of German Hägler (see Hagler).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haigler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haigler saw a slight drop in popularity ranking from 12,288 in 2000 to 12,423 in 2010, a decrease of 1.1%. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 7.8% over the same period, from 2,321 to 2,502. This suggests that despite its lower ranking, the surname Haigler became more common in the decade between 2000 and 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 1.16%, indicating that the overall increase in population outpaced the growth in the number of people named Haigler.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,288 | #12,423 | -1.1% |
| Count | 2,321 | 2,502 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.85 | -1.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haigler
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haigler. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname were White (64.11%), followed by Black (32.70%). These proportions remained relatively consistent in 2010, with a marginal decrease in the Black category. Over the ten-year period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up by 45.45%) and Hispanic (up by 89.74%). Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a modest increase of 6.90%. Meanwhile, the group identifying as two or more races grew by 20.39%, reflecting the increasing diversity of those with the surname Haigler.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.11% | 64.11% | 0% |
| Black | 32.7% | 31.61% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.48% | 89.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.24% | 20.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.24% | 6.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.32% | 45.45% |