Explore the Family Name Harbor
The meaning of Harbor
English (London): variant of Harbour.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harbor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harbor has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 21,578 and by 2010 it slipped to 22,450, indicating a change of -4.04. However, the count of people with the surname Harbor increased marginally from 1127 in 2000 to 1146 in 2010, which is a rise of 1.69. This shift also means the proportion of people named Harbor per 100k dropped by 7.14, going from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,578 | #22,450 | -4.04% |
| Count | 1,127 | 1,146 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harbor
Examining the ethnicity distribution of the surname Harbor, as sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is evident that there have been significant shifts within a ten-year span. The largest ethnic identity group behind the Harbor name remains Black, increasing slightly by 0.93 from 50.40 in 2000 to 50.87 in 2010. Meanwhile, the White demographic saw a decrease of -10.20, moving from 46.94 in 2000 down to 42.15 in 2010. Notably, those identifying with two or more races experienced the most substantial growth at 318.31, rising from 0.71 in 2000 to 2.97 in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew from 1.24 to 3.05, marking a 145.97 increase. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups showed no changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.4% | 50.87% | 0.93% |
| White | 46.94% | 42.15% | -10.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 3.05% | 145.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 2.97% | 318.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |