Explore the Family Name Hardaway
The meaning of Hardaway
1. English (London): probably a variant of Hathaway. This surname is now rare in Britain. In the US, this surname is concentrated in the south, in TX, TN, and GA. 2. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Hardeweg, a habitational name composed of ‘hard, paved’ + ‘way, road’.
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How common is the last name Hardaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hardaway maintained relative popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6,528 out of all surnames reported, but slightly dropped to 6,562 in 2010 - a minor decrease of 0.52%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Hardaway name increased from 4,793 in 2000 to 5,163 in 2010, representing an encouraging growth of 7.72%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 1.78 to 1.75, marking a decrease of 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,528 | #6,562 | -0.52% |
| Count | 4,793 | 5,163 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.78 | 1.75 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardaway
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hardaway also experienced shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a notable increase in its association with the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities, growing by 138.10% and 80.00%, respectively. Additionally, there was a rise in reporting two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, increasing by 28.21% and 47.90% respectively. Meanwhile, the white identity decreased by 6.83%, but remained prominent alongside the black identity, which saw a slight growth of 0.79%. Despite these changes, the black ethnic group still dominated, making up 63.74% of those with the Hardaway surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.24% | 63.74% | 0.79% |
| White | 32.78% | 30.54% | -6.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 3% | 28.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.76% | 47.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.5% | 138.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.45% | 80% |