Explore the Family Name Harakal
The meaning of Harakal
Rusyn (from Slovakia; Harakaľ): nickname from harakaľ ‘woodpecker’, a Rusyn loanword from Hungarian harkály.
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How common is the last name Harakal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harakal has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name declined from 64,572 to 73,666, marking a 14.08% drop. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell by 8.68%, decreasing from 288 in 2000 to 263 in 2010. Furthermore, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Harakal dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, representing an 18.18% fall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #73,666 | -14.08% |
| Count | 288 | 263 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harakal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Harakal identify as White, with 94.44% in 2000 and 94.30% in 2010. This represents a minor change of -0.15%. The data indicates that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic was relatively small but remained stable, at 3.82% in 2000 and 3.80% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 94.3% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.82% | 3.8% | -0.52% |
| 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% |