2000
#6,127
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,153
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.91
Rare Last name
Hagerman
An English occupational surname referring to a marsh or bog dweller, derived from the Middle English "hager" meaning "heron."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,668 Americans carry the last name Hagerman. That puts it at #6,578 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,472 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hagerman 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
5.7K
1 in 60,472
Census rank
#6,578
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,943 bearers of the surname Hagerman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6578th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hagerman
The surname Hagerman is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated from the German word "Hager" or "Hagere," which means "thin" or "lean," and the suffix "man," indicating a person. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for a slender individual before becoming an established surname.
In the early centuries, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or places of residence. The name Hagerman may have been given to individuals who possessed a slender physique, distinguishing them from others within their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hagerman can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Johannes Hagerman, a merchant who lived and conducted business in the city during that time period.
As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it underwent several spelling variations, including Hagermann, Haegerman, and Hägerman. These variations were common in the era before standardized spelling conventions were established.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hagerman name appeared in various historical documents and records throughout Germany. One notable figure was Hans Hagerman, a noted clockmaker from Nuremberg, who lived from 1540 to 1612 and was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces.
In the 18th century, the Hagerman family had established a presence in the region of Saxony, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Johann Friedrich Hagerman (1708-1781), a prominent architect from Dresden, left a lasting legacy with his contributions to the city's architectural landscape.
As people with the surname Hagerman migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the name continued to spread and evolve. In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was William Hagerman, a farmer from Pennsylvania, who was born in 1745.
Another notable figure was John Hagerman (1792-1856), a politician and lawyer from New York, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1843.
Throughout history, the Hagerman name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and entrepreneurs. One such individual was James Hagerman (1838-1909), an American businessman and politician who played a significant role in the development of the territory of New Mexico.
While the surname Hagerman may have originated as a descriptive term for a person's physical appearance, it has since transcended its initial meaning and become a proud part of the cultural heritage of many families across the globe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hagerman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hagerman 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 Hagerman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 4,438
- Two or more races4.2% · 209
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 134
- Black or African American2.3% · 116
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 33
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hagerman
Hagerman 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
#6,297
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,426
+273 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 1.84
Rank movement Down 170 places
2020
#6,578
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,943
-483 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Down 281 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,127 | 5,153 | 1.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,297 | 5,426 | 1.84 | +273 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 170 places |
| 2020 | #6,578 | 4,943 | 1.65 | -483 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 281 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 Hagerman 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 | #6,297 | #6,578 | -4.5% |
| Count | 5,426 | 4,943 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.84 | 1.65 | -10.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hagerman bearers went from 5,426 to 4,943 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 281 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,297 to #6,578.
FAQ
Hagerman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hagerman?
Name Census estimates that about 5,668 living Americans carry the surname Hagerman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 60,472 residents.
How common is Hagerman?
Hagerman ranks #6,578 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.65 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 4,943 people with the surname Hagerman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,668), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.65 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 Hagerman.
Has Hagerman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hagerman went from 5,426 recorded bearers to 4,943. That is a decrease of 483 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,297 to #6,578.
What does the Census say about the background of Hagerman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Hagerman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (4,438 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hagerman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Hagerman (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 Hagerman mean?
An English occupational surname referring to a marsh or bog dweller, derived from the Middle English "hager" meaning "heron." 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 Hagerman (1.65 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 Hagerman?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Hagerman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.