Explore the Family Name Hallgarth
The meaning of Hallgarth
English: habitational name from either of two places called Hallgarth (in East Yorkshire and Durham), named with Middle English hall ‘hall, residence’ + garth ‘enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Hallgarth in the United States?
The surname Hallgarth has seen a decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 86,657, but by 2010, it had fallen to 98,982, marking a drop of 14.22%. The number of people carrying the name also decreased during this decade, going from 200 individuals in 2000 down to 183 in 2010. This represents an 8.5% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Hallgarth surname per 100k dropped from 0.07 to 0.06, reflecting a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #98,982 | -14.22% |
| Count | 200 | 183 | -8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallgarth
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that those with the surname Hallgarth predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage actually increased over the decade, moving up from 97.00% to 99.45%. There was a small percentage (3.00%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000; however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Hallgarth surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 99.45% | 2.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |