2000
#5,943
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,333
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.98
Rare Last name
Hageman
A Dutch occupational surname referring to a hedge trimmer or topiarist.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,718 Americans carry the last name Hageman. That puts it at #6,540 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 59,943 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hageman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hageman with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.7K
1 in 59,943
Census rank
#6,540
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,986 bearers of the surname Hageman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6540th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hageman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hageman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hageman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Hageman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hageman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 4,653
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 134
- Two or more races2.4% · 121
- Black or African American0.8% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 29
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hageman
Hageman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,226
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,494
+161 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 1.86
Rank movement Down 283 places
2020
#6,540
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,986
-508 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 1.67
Rank movement Down 314 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,943 | 5,333 | 1.98 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,226 | 5,494 | 1.86 | +161 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 283 places |
| 2020 | #6,540 | 4,986 | 1.67 | -508 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 314 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hageman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,226 | #6,540 | -5.0% |
| Count | 5,494 | 4,986 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 1.86 | 1.67 | -10.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hageman bearers went from 5,494 to 4,986 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 314 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,226 to #6,540.
FAQ
Hageman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hageman?
Name Census estimates that about 5,718 living Americans carry the surname Hageman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 59,943 residents.
How common is Hageman?
Hageman ranks #6,540 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.67 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,986 people with the surname Hageman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,718), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.67 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Hageman.
Has Hageman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hageman went from 5,494 recorded bearers to 4,986. That is a decrease of 508 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,226 to #6,540.
What does the Census say about the background of Hageman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hageman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hageman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (4,653 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hageman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hageman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hageman mean?
A Dutch occupational surname referring to a hedge trimmer or topiarist. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hageman (1.67 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Hageman?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Hageman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.