Explore the Family Name Harbeck
The meaning of Harbeck
1. North German: habitational name from any of several places and streams called Harbeck ‘marshy stream’. 2. South German (Bavaria): variant of Harbach.
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How common is the last name Harbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harbeck has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Harbeck was ranked as the 36,421st most popular last name, with approximately 580 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname dropped to the 39,607th position with 555 people bearing the name, marking a decline of 4.31%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also decreased by 13.64% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #39,607 | -8.75% |
| Count | 580 | 555 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harbeck
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals named Harbeck identify as White, accounting for 94.95% of the population in 2010, a slight decrease from 95.34% in 2000. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. No individuals with the Harbeck surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 94.95% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.06% | 18.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.26% | 46.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |