Explore the Family Name Haralson
The meaning of Haralson
Americanized form of Norwegian Haraldsen and Swedish Haraldsson (see Haraldson).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haralson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haralson has increased in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,336th most common surname, and by 2010 that rank improved to 10,686th, a change of 5.73%. The number of individuals with this last name also grew, rising from a count of 2,556 to 2,991 between 2000 and 2010. This represents an increase of 17.02%. The proportion of individuals named Haralson per 100,000 people increased by 6.32% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,336 | #10,686 | 5.73% |
| Count | 2,556 | 2,991 | 17.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 1.01 | 6.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haralson
In terms of ethnic identity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname Haralson identify as White (with a slight decrease from 74.06% in 2000 to 71.85% in 2010), there are notable increases in other ethnicities. Those identifying as Hispanic rose by 39.34%, and those reporting belonging to two or more races increased by 37.79%. The percentage of those identifying as Black gently climbed from 21.36% to 21.83%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged within the decade, appearing in the 2010 census at 0.30% and 0.70% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.06% | 71.85% | -2.98% |
| Black | 21.36% | 21.83% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.94% | 39.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.37% | 37.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |