Explore the Family Name De Hart
The meaning of De Hart
Dutch: from Middle Dutch hart, modern Dutch hert ‘deer, hart’ or hart ‘heart’ (see Hart 5), with the definite article de ‘the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Hart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Hart ranked 3,417 in the year 2000 and fell slightly to rank 3,548 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity of 3.83%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 9,589 to 10,058 during the same period, which is a growth rate of 4.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally by 3.94% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,417 | #3,548 | -3.83% |
| Count | 9,589 | 10,058 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.55 | 3.41 | -3.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Hart
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of De Harts identify as White, although this proportion decreased by 4.94% between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic group, who experienced an exponential growth of 256.06%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups also saw notable increases in their proportions, at 70.59% and 54.93% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races rose by 28.37%, and the Black group had a modest increase of 13.30% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 89.68% | -4.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 4.7% | 256.06% |
| Black | 1.88% | 2.13% | 13.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.81% | 28.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 1.1% | 54.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.58% | 70.59% |