Explore the Family Name Verhagen
The meaning of Verhagen
Dutch: shortened form of Van der Hagen, a topographic name for someone living near a haag ‘hedge’ or habitational name for someone from any of the places called Haag, Hage, or Ter Hagen in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Verhagen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Verhagen has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 23,968th and rose to 23,618th by 2010, showing a modest increase of 1.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 983 to 1,074 during this period, marking a rise of 9.26%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #23,618 | 1.46% |
| Count | 983 | 1,074 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verhagen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Verhagen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 94.71% to 93.85%. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 58.04%, rising from 2.24% to 3.54%. The percentages of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races both decreased, the former by 25.00% and the latter by 24.86%. It's important to note that no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 93.85% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.54% | 58.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.3% | -24.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0.84% | -25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |