Explore the Family Name Ten Hagen
The meaning of Ten Hagen
Dutch and North German: topographic name from Middle Dutch haghe, Middle Low German hage(n) ‘enclosure, hedge’, preceded by a shortened form of the preposition te ‘at’ and the inflected article den ‘the’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons.
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How common is the last name Ten Hagen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ten Hagen has seen some minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,154 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to a rank of 74,826, denoting a decrease of just over 2%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 247 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #74,826 | -2.29% |
| Count | 247 | 258 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ten Hagen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ten Hagen. In both 2000 and 2010, close to 96% of those with this surname identified as White, with a tiny decline in percentage points by 2010. The Hispanic demographic represented around 2.4% in 2000, decreasing to approximately 2.3% by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all had no recorded individuals bearing the surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 95.74% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.33% | -4.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |