Explore the Family Name Hardbarger
The meaning of Hardbarger
Americanized form of German German Hartberger, a habitational name for someone from a place called Hartberg near Überlingen, Württemberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardbarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hardbarger has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 51,458 in terms of commonality, while in 2010 it had risen to 49,824, marking a 3.18% rise in rank. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 380 in 2000 to 421 in 2010, a growth rate of 10.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained quite consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #49,824 | 3.18% |
| Count | 380 | 421 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardbarger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hardbarger. The majority of those with this surname, around 85.51% in 2010 (up from 85.26% in 2000), identified as White. There was also a small representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native at 9.26%, slightly up from 9.21% in 2000. The group identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 3.68% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010, a change of -16.03%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either years. However, the 2010 census showed a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.66%, where there was none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.26% | 85.51% | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.21% | 9.26% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 3.09% | -16.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |