Explore the Family Name Pagen
The meaning of Pagen
English (northwestern) and Scottish: variant of Pagan. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Pagen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Pagen' has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname stood at rank 99,725, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 131,379, indicating a significant decrease of roughly 31.74%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell during this period from 168 in 2000 to 129 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 23.21%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k individuals declined by about 33.33%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #131,379 | -31.74% |
| Count | 168 | 129 | -23.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pagen
The ethnicity data for the Pagen surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority of bearers identified as White or Hispanic. As of 2010, approximately 59.69% of them reported their ethnic identity as White, which is a slight decrease of 3.57% from 2000. On the other hand, the portion identifying as Hispanic increased to 31.01% in 2010, a rise of 4.20% from 2000. Those reporting their ethnicity as Black also saw an increase, with the percentage rising by 30.25% to reach 4.65% in 2010. No individuals bearing the surname Pagen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 59.69% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 29.76% | 31.01% | 4.2% |
| Black | 3.57% | 4.65% | 30.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |