2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hagerbaumer
Habitational surname indicating someone from a place called Hagerbaum (perhaps meaning "Hut-tree").
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hagerbaumer. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hagerbaumer 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hagerbaumer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagerbaumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hagerbaumer
The surname HAGERBAUMER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known occurrences dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from a combination of the German words "Hager" (meaning "hawthorn" or "thorn bush") and "Baum" (meaning "tree"), suggesting it may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with hawthorn trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Höchst im Odenwald, in the state of Hesse, Germany, where a family by the name of Hagerbaumer is mentioned in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name originated in this region or nearby areas.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various records across different parts of Germany, including the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This suggests that the name had begun to spread and establish itself in various regions by this time.
One notable bearer of the HAGERBAUMER name was Johann Hagerbaumer, a Protestant theologian and writer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Nuremberg in 1564, he authored several religious works and was involved in the ongoing theological debates of the Reformation era.
Another individual of note was Christoph Hagerbaumer, a German artist and engraver who lived in the early 18th century. Born in Augsburg in 1700, he was known for his intricate copperplate engravings and worked for various patrons and publishers in his hometown.
The name HAGERBAUMER has also been linked to various place names in Germany, such as the village of Hagerbauer in the state of Bavaria, which may have derived its name from the same root as the surname.
In the 19th century, the name can be found in records of German immigrants to the United States, particularly in areas with significant German settlements, such as Pennsylvania and the Midwest.
Other notable individuals with the surname HAGERBAUMER include Friedrich Hagerbaumer, a German botanist and naturalist who lived in the mid-19th century, and Heinrich Hagerbaumer, a German composer and musician active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Overall, the surname HAGERBAUMER has a rich history rooted in Germany, with its origins likely stemming from a descriptive term related to hawthorn trees or the occupation of those who worked with them. While the name has spread to other parts of the world, its earliest known roots can be traced back to various regions of Germany, where it has been documented for several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hagerbaumer
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagerbaumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hagerbaumer 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 Hagerbaumer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 120
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hagerbaumer
Hagerbaumer 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,754 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 9,754 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,446 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 Hagerbaumer 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 | #133,863 | #141,309 | -5.6% |
| Count | 126 | 121 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hagerbaumer bearers went from 126 to 121 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hagerbaumer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hagerbaumer?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hagerbaumer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hagerbaumer?
Hagerbaumer ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Hagerbaumer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hagerbaumer.
Has Hagerbaumer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hagerbaumer went from 126 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hagerbaumer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagerbaumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Hagerbaumer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (120 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hagerbaumer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Hagerbaumer (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 Hagerbaumer mean?
Habitational surname indicating someone from a place called Hagerbaum (perhaps meaning "Hut-tree"). 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 Hagerbaumer (0.04 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 have the last name Hagerbaumer?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Hagerbaumer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.