Explore the Family Name Ziegenhagen
The meaning of Ziegenhagen
German: habitational name from any of various places so called, for example in Hesse and Saxony-Anhalt, named with Middle High German ziga ‘goat’ + hagen ‘enclosed field or pasture’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Ziegenhagen in the United States?
The surname Ziegenhagen is not very common in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 72,332, reflecting a decrease of 6.47%. The total number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, going from 271 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. This change represents a minor drop of 0.74%. The proportion of Ziegenhagens per 100,000 people also dipped by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #72,332 | -6.47% |
| Count | 271 | 269 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziegenhagen
The ethnic identity related to the surname Ziegenhagen showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, but the proportion decreased slightly from 94.46% in 2000 to 92.57% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 9.03%, going from 4.43% to 4.83%. There were no Ziegenhagens who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 92.57% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 4.83% | 9.03% |
| 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% |