Explore the Family Name Harben
The meaning of Harben
English: variant of Harbin. Some characteristic forenames: Welsh Dwyn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harben has seen a marginal decrease over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked at 67,317 but fell to 82,044 in 2010, a decline of 21.88%. Similarly, the count or number of people with this surname also fell from 274 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, representing a drop of 16.06%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #82,044 | -21.88% |
| Count | 274 | 230 | -16.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harben
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Harben identify as White. In 2000, the percentage was 94.53, which decreased slightly to 92.17 in 2010. However, there were some significant changes in other ethnicities. The Black community saw a substantial increase from 1.82% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010, marking a growth of 139.01%. On the other hand, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation went from 2.19% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, and the Hispanic representation appeared for the first time in 2010 with a 2.17% share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 92.17% | -2.5% |
| Black | 1.82% | 4.35% | 139.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |