2000
#17,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,479
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.55
Rare Last name
Hagman
Habitational surname for someone who lived in or near a hedge or wooded area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,655 Americans carry the last name Hagman. That puts it at #18,852 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 207,102 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hagman 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
1.7K
1 in 207,102
Census rank
#18,852
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,443 bearers of the surname Hagman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18852nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hagman
The surname Hagman is of Swedish origin, deriving from the Old Norse word "hagi," which means "pasture" or "enclosed meadow." The name likely originated in the medieval period, referring to those who lived near or worked in such pastures or meadows.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Hagman can be traced back to the 16th century in Sweden. The surname is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Småland and Östergötland, where many early records of the name can be found.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Hagman became more widespread across Sweden, with various spellings such as Hagman, Hageman, and Haggman appearing in church records and historical documents. During this period, the name was also found in the neighboring regions of Denmark and Norway, likely due to migration and trade between these countries.
One notable early individual with the surname Hagman was Anders Hagman, a Swedish clergyman and author who lived from 1753 to 1827. He was known for his work on Swedish church history and his writings on theology.
Another prominent figure was Carl Hagman, a Swedish military officer and politician who lived from 1809 to 1878. He served as a member of the Swedish Riksdag (parliament) and was involved in various political reforms during the 19th century.
In the 19th century, the name Hagman began to spread more widely outside of Scandinavia. Johan Hagman, a Swedish-American settler, was born in 1825 and immigrated to the United States in the 1850s, settling in Minnesota. He became a prominent figure in the Swedish-American community and played a role in the establishment of Swedish Lutheran churches in the region.
Another notable individual with the surname Hagman was Gösta Hagman, a Swedish artist and illustrator who lived from 1880 to 1965. He was known for his intricate wood engravings and illustrations for books and magazines.
In more recent history, Lars Hagman, a Swedish physicist born in 1937, made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was awarded the prestigious Max Planck Medal in 2002 for his research on nuclear reactions and nuclear structure.
While the surname Hagman has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and has been adopted by individuals of various nationalities and backgrounds.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hagman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hagman 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 Hagman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 1,323
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 52
- Two or more races3.1% · 45
- Black or African American0.8% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hagman
Hagman 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
#19,747
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,364
-115 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.46
Rank movement Down 2,199 places
2020
#18,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,443
+79 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.48
Rank movement Up 895 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,548 | 1,479 | 0.55 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #19,747 | 1,364 | 0.46 | -115 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 2,199 places |
| 2020 | #18,852 | 1,443 | 0.48 | +79 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 895 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 Hagman 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 | #19,747 | #18,852 | 4.5% |
| Count | 1,364 | 1,443 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.46 | 0.48 | 5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hagman bearers went from 1,364 to 1,443 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 895 positions in the national ranking, going from #19,747 to #18,852.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hagman
FAQ
Hagman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hagman?
Name Census estimates that about 1,655 living Americans carry the surname Hagman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 207,102 residents.
How common is Hagman?
Hagman ranks #18,852 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.48 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 1,443 people with the surname Hagman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,655), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.48 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 Hagman.
Has Hagman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hagman went from 1,364 recorded bearers to 1,443. That is an increase of 79 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #19,747 to #18,852.
What does the Census say about the background of Hagman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Hagman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (1,323 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hagman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Hagman (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 Hagman mean?
Habitational surname for someone who lived in or near a hedge or wooded area. 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 Hagman (0.48 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 share the surname Hagman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.