Explore the Family Name Harbeson
The meaning of Harbeson
Scottish: variant of Harbison.
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How common is the last name Harbeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harbeson has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,534th most popular surname in the United States and dropped to the 40,856th position by 2010, marking a -8.85% change. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 558 in 2000 to 534 in 2010, indicating a decrease rate of -4.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Harbeson per 100,000 U.S. residents fell from 0.21 to 0.18, reflecting a decline of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #40,856 | -8.85% |
| Count | 558 | 534 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harbeson
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Harbeson identify as White. This group comprised 95.7% of all Harbesons in 2000 and slightly dropped to 94.76% in 2010, showing a minimal change of -0.98%. The percentage of Harbesons who identify with two or more ethnicities slightly increased from 1.43% to 1.50%, a positive change of 4.9%. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.61% to 2.25%, which is a considerable increase of 39.75%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Harbesons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.76% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.25% | 39.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |