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

Hagler, 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 Hagler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hagler in America

Hagler is the 5958th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hagler surname appeared 5,775 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 Hagler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hagler 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 Hagler

The surname Hagler has its origins in the German language, and it is believed to have emerged during the 12th century in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the German word "Hagl," which means "hail" or "hailstone," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an area prone to hailstorms or who had a physical characteristic resembling a hailstone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hagler can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 14th century, where it appeared as "Hagler." This spelling variation reflects the influence of local dialects on the name's evolution over time.

In the late 15th century, the name Hagler was documented in the famous Biberacher Haufbuch, a legal record book maintained by the Imperial City of Biberach in present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that period.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Hagler throughout history is Johann Hagler, a German Protestant theologian who lived from 1532 to 1598. He is known for his contributions to the development of Lutheranism in Germany.

Another prominent figure with the name Hagler was Johann Christoph Hagler, a German composer and organist born in 1668. He was known for his church music compositions and served as the organist at the Frauenkirche in Dresden.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Hagler (1710-1782) was a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He worked as a professor at the University of Leipzig and published several influential works on astronomical calculations.

Moving to the 19th century, Ludwig Hagler (1819-1885) was a German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life. His works were widely exhibited and appreciated during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the surname Hagler was Marvin Hagler (1954-2021), an American professional boxer who held the undisputed world middleweight championship from 1980 to 1987. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993 and is considered one of the greatest middleweights of all time.

While the surname Hagler has German roots, its presence has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries. However, the name's origins and early historical references can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly Bavaria and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hagler

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

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

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