Explore the Family Name Harang
The meaning of Harang
French: metonymic occupational name for a seller of herrings or for a fisher, from hareng ‘herring’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harang saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 78,326 in 2000 to 83,226 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly by 0.44%, moving from 227 in 2000 to 226 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #83,226 | -6.26% |
| Count | 227 | 226 | -0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harang
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harang between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 70.04% of those with this surname identified as White, a figure that decreased by 7.14% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, rising from 16.30% in 2000 to 21.68% in 2010. Hispanic representation also grew, from 5.29% in 2000 to 8.85% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased notably by 49.91%, from 5.29% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.04% | 65.04% | -7.14% |
| Black | 16.3% | 21.68% | 33.01% |
| Hispanic | 5.29% | 8.85% | 67.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.29% | 2.65% | -49.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |