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

Hageman, 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 Hageman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hageman in America

Hageman is the 6226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hageman surname appeared 5,494 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hageman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hageman 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 Hageman

The surname Hageman is of German origin, derived from the Low German and Dutch words "hagen" and "man," meaning "hedge" and "man," respectively. This combination suggests the name was initially given as an occupational surname to someone who lived near or worked with hedges, potentially as a gardener, forester, or hedge-keeper.

The earliest recorded instances of the Hageman name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas of Westphalia, Rhineland, and Saxony. The surname appeared in various spellings, such as Hagemann, Haagman, and Hagheman, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the Hageman name can be found in the "Ältere Güterverzeichnisse der Abtei Werden an der Ruhr," a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a certain "Henricus dictus Hageman" as a landowner in the region.

In the 14th century, the Hageman name gained prominence in the city of Cologne, where a prominent family bearing this surname held influential positions within the city's merchant guilds and local government. Notable members of this family include Johannes Hageman, a respected merchant and city councilor who lived from around 1360 to 1425.

As the Hageman name spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, it became associated with various notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Johann Hageman, a German poet and writer who lived from 1490 to 1549 and is known for his satirical works criticizing the Catholic Church and social injustices of his time.

Another notable Hageman was Christoph Hageman, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1552 to 1614. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the discovery of several comets and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 17th century, the Hageman surname crossed the Atlantic and took root in the Dutch colonies of New Netherland (later becoming part of New York). One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in this region was Dirck Hageman, a Dutch settler who arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 1640s and became a prominent landowner and farmer.

As the Hageman name spread across different regions and countries, it also became associated with various place names and locations. For example, the town of Hagenau in Alsace, France, was formerly known as "Hagemau" or "Hagenowe," which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in some regions.

Throughout its history, the Hageman surname has been borne by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and landowners. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval Germany, its legacy has transcended borders and has become a part of the cultural tapestry of many nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hageman

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

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 Hageman 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 Hageman 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 Hageman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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