Find out how popular the last name Haagen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Haagen.

Haagen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Haagen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haagen in America

Haagen is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haagen surname appeared 334 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Haagen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haagen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Haagen

The surname Haagen originated in Germany and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "hag," which means "hedge" or "enclosure." The name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with hedges or enclosures, perhaps as a farmer or landowner.

Early records of the name can be found in various German manuscripts and chronicles from the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest known references is to a Hans Haagen, a landowner in the town of Göttingen, mentioned in a 1287 municipal record.

The name Haagen also has connections to several place names in Germany, such as Hagenau and Hagenow, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time. In some regions, the name was spelled as "Hagen" or "Haaghens."

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Haagen was Johann Haagen, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1420 to 1488. He was known for his writings on Church doctrine and his involvement in the Council of Basel.

Another prominent Haagen was Gottfried Haagen, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1592 to 1668. His intricate engravings and etchings depicted religious and mythological scenes and were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Carl Haagen, a German botanist and plant collector, made significant contributions to the study of flora in South Africa. He lived from 1720 to 1781 and discovered and cataloged numerous plant species during his expeditions.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Haagen was the Norwegian explorer and archaeologist Ingvald Haagen, who lived from 1860 to 1936. He led several expeditions to the Arctic regions and made important discoveries related to the Viking settlements in Greenland.

Finally, in the 20th century, Bernhard Haagen, a German engineer and inventor, held several patents for innovative technologies in the automotive industry. He lived from 1905 to 1988 and his inventions contributed to advancements in vehicle safety and efficiency.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haagen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Haagen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Haagen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Haagen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Haagen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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