Explore the Family Name Harcus
The meaning of Harcus
Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from the lands of Harcarse in Fogo (Berwickshire).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harcus in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Harcus saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 72,466 to 73,911. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Harcus surname increased by 4.8%, from 250 in 2000 to 262 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #73,911 | -1.99% |
| Count | 250 | 262 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harcus
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harcus. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.00% to 4.96%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, going from 2.00% to 3.44%. However, the number of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly, falling from 94.40% to 88.17%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 88.17% | -6.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 4.96% | 148% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.44% | 72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |