Explore the Family Name Harbold
The meaning of Harbold
English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Harebald, Herbaud, ancient Germanic Haribald, composed of elements meaning ‘army’ + ‘bold, brave’. This surname has now died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Harbold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harbold has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Harbold ranked 31,848 in popularity with 685 individuals carrying this surname, making it appear in 0.25 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking slipped to 37,646 and the count decreased to 591, thus the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped to 0.2. This indicates that the use of the surname Harbold saw an overall decrease of approximately 18.21% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #37,646 | -18.21% |
| Count | 685 | 591 | -13.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harbold
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals bearing the Harbold surname predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals increased slightly from 96.5% in 2000 to 97.29% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 25%, from 2.48% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as two or more races remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 97.29% | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 1.86% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |