Explore the Family Name Hadlow
The meaning of Hadlow
English: habitational name from Hadlow in Kent. The placename derives from Old English hāth ‘heath’ or hēafod ‘head’ + hlāw ‘mound, hill’.
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How common is the last name Hadlow in the United States?
The surname Hadlow, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hadlow ranked 118,954 in terms of the most common surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to 134,712—a drop of 13.25%. The number of individuals carrying the Hadlow name also decreased during this period from 135 to 125, marking a 7.41% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 20%, going from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #134,712 | -13.25% |
| Count | 135 | 125 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hadlow
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hadlow surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White. In 2000, this figure was at 97.78%, but it dropped slightly to 93.60% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Remarkably, there was a new emergence of individuals with the Hadlow surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which accounted for 6.40%; this group was absent in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 93.6% | -4.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |