Explore the Family Name Hegger
The meaning of Hegger
Dutch and German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + hari, heri ‘army’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hilde, Horst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hegger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hegger has seen a slight rise in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Hegger was ranked as the 51,680th most popular surname with a count of 378 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 51,176 and the number of individuals bearing the surname had grown to 407. This represents a growth rate of approximately 7.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #51,176 | 0.98% |
| Count | 378 | 407 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hegger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hegger. The majority of individuals with this surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as white, although there was a decrease from 78.57% to 74.20% over the ten-year period. There was also a notable increase in the percentage identifying as black, from 20.11% in 2000 to 24.82% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.57% | 74.2% | -5.56% |
| Black | 20.11% | 24.82% | 23.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |