Explore the Family Name Haugan
The meaning of Haugan
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named Haugan, from the definite plural form of Old Norse haugr ‘hill, mound’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Juel, Morten, Oluf, Sig.
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How common is the last name Haugan in the United States?
The surname Haugan, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,528th but fell to 38,265th by 2010, marking a 14.13% drop in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 642 in 2000 to 579 in 2010, a decline of 9.81%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Haugan per 100k individuals dropped from 0.24 to 0.2, a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #38,265 | -14.13% |
| Count | 642 | 579 | -9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haugan
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Haugan, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, though this percentage did decrease slightly from 97.20% in 2000 to 95.34% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification with the surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as Two or More Races increased slightly from 1.25% to 1.38%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.34% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.38% | 10.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |