2000
#102,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hagensick
A locational surname derived from the place name Hagensick, meaning "from Hagen".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 178 Americans carry the last name Hagensick. That puts it at #118,445 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,925,586 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hagensick 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.
Bearers in the US
178
1 in 1,925,586
Census rank
#118,445
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
155
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 155 bearers of the surname Hagensick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 118445th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagensick, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hagensick
The surname HAGENSICK is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Hagen, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The name itself is a combination of the German words "Hagen," meaning a hedge or enclosure, and "siek," which refers to a small stream or watercourse.
In the early days, surnames were often derived from the geographical features or occupations associated with a particular area. The surname HAGENSICK likely referred to individuals who lived near a hedge or enclosure by a small stream, or perhaps worked in an occupation related to these features.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Silesiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Silesia, now part of Poland and Germany. In this record, dated around the 13th century, a person named "Johannes Hagensick" is mentioned, suggesting the name's usage during that time period.
In the 16th century, a renowned German scholar and humanist, Johannes Hagensick (1490-1543), made significant contributions to the field of education and philosophy. He is known for his work on educational reforms and his advocacy for the importance of classical literature in education.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Heinrich Hagensick (1615-1687) emerged as a prominent Lutheran theologian and church reformer in the city of Magdeburg, Germany. His works and teachings had a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the region.
In the 18th century, the name HAGENSICK appeared in various records and documents across Germany, indicating its continued usage and prevalence. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Hagensick (1726-1791), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Wilhelm Hagensick (1864-1923), a German artist and painter known for his landscape and genre paintings. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Germany and Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the surname HAGENSICK may not be as widely recognized today as some other German surnames, its historical roots and significance in various fields, such as education, religion, philosophy, and art, are a testament to the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hagensick
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagensick, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Hagensick 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 Hagensick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 155
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hagensick
Hagensick 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
#107,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 166
+4 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 4,443 places
2020
#118,445
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
-11 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 11,311 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,691 | 162 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #107,134 | 166 | 0.06 | +4 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 4,443 places |
| 2020 | #118,445 | 155 | 0.05 | -11 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 11,311 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 Hagensick 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 | #107,134 | #118,445 | -10.6% |
| Count | 166 | 155 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -13.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hagensick bearers went from 166 to 155 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 11,311 positions in the national ranking, going from #107,134 to #118,445.
FAQ
Hagensick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hagensick?
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the surname Hagensick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,925,586 residents.
How common is Hagensick?
Hagensick ranks #118,445 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 155 people with the surname Hagensick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (178), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hagensick.
Has Hagensick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hagensick went from 166 recorded bearers to 155. That is a decrease of 11 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #107,134 to #118,445.
What does the Census say about the background of Hagensick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagensick, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Hagensick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (155 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hagensick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Hagensick (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 Hagensick mean?
A locational surname derived from the place name Hagensick, meaning "from Hagen". 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 Hagensick (0.05 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 common is the surname Hagensick?
You can see how common the surname Hagensick is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.