2000
#5,607
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,676
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.10
Rare Last name
Hague
From a place name, referring to a person who lived in or near a hedged enclosure or town.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,375 Americans carry the last name Hague. That puts it at #6,910 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.57 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 63,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hague 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hague with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.4K
1 in 63,768
Census rank
#6,910
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,687 bearers of the surname Hague in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.57 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6910th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hague, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hague
The surname HAGUE is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from the town of Hague in Norfolk, England. The name Hague is derived from the Old English word 'haga', meaning 'an enclosed area' or 'enclosure'.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname HAGUE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, England, from 1273, where it is recorded as 'de Haga'. This suggests that the name was originally a descriptive name for someone who lived near an enclosed area or enclosure.
In the 14th century, the surname HAGUE appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was recorded as 'de la Hagh'. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.
One notable historical figure with the surname HAGUE was Sir William Hague (1420-1495), who served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of King Henry VII of England. He was a prominent judge and legal scholar in the late 15th century.
Another individual of note was John Hague (1564-1627), an English clergyman and theologian who was the Chaplain to King James I of England. He was also the author of several religious works and sermons.
In the 17th century, the surname HAGUE was also found in the New World. John Hague (1619-1691) was an early settler in Virginia, arriving in the colony in 1638. He became a prominent landowner and was involved in the local government.
William Hague (1735-1808) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was known for his bravery in combat.
Lastly, Charles Hague (1769-1821) was a British artist and engraver who was known for his landscape paintings and etchings of rural scenes in England. His works are held in various art collections around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hague
Among Census respondents with the surname Hague, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hague 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 Hague surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 4,077
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 197
- Black or African American3.8% · 179
- Two or more races3.0% · 142
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 65
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 27
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hague
Hague 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
#4,960
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,093
+1,417 bearers (+25.0%)
Per 100,000 2.40
Rank movement Up 647 places
2020
#6,910
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,687
-2,406 bearers (-33.9%)
Per 100,000 1.57
Rank movement Down 1,950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,607 | 5,676 | 2.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,960 | 7,093 | 2.40 | +1,417 bearers (+25.0%) | Up 647 places |
| 2020 | #6,910 | 4,687 | 1.57 | -2,406 bearers (-33.9%) | Down 1,950 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 Hague 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 | #4,960 | #6,910 | -39.3% |
| Count | 7,093 | 4,687 | -33.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.40 | 1.57 | -34.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hague bearers went from 7,093 to 4,687 (-33.9% change). The surname moved down 1,950 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,960 to #6,910.
FAQ
Hague surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hague?
Name Census estimates that about 5,375 living Americans carry the surname Hague. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 63,768 residents.
How common is Hague?
Hague ranks #6,910 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.57 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 4,687 people with the surname Hague. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,375), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.57 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.57 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 Hague.
Has Hague become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hague went from 7,093 recorded bearers to 4,687. That is a decrease of 2,406 (-33.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,960 to #6,910.
What does the Census say about the background of Hague?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hague, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.8%). 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 Hague in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (4,077 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hague appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (4.2%), Black (3.8%). 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 Hague (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 Hague mean?
From a place name, referring to a person who lived in or near a hedged enclosure or town. 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 Hague (1.57 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 surname Hague?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.