Explore the Family Name Hardebeck
The meaning of Hardebeck
German: habitational name from a place near Hamburg, whose name means ‘dirty stream’.
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How common is the last name Hardebeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hardebeck has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the name ranked 41,320th in terms of popularity and rose to 41,234th by 2010 - an increase rate of 0.21%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 497 to 528, indicating a growth rate of 6.24%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18, showing that the overall popularity of the Hardebeck surname has stayed relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #41,234 | 0.21% |
| Count | 497 | 528 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardebeck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showcases a nearly exclusive association of the Hardebeck surname with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 98% of people with this surname identified as White, demonstrating a minuscule decrease of 0.07% over the decade. The representation of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained nonexistent in both years. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (0.95%) in 2010 that identified as having two or more races, which was not present in the 2000 data. Concurrently, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic dropped from 1.21% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 97.92% | -0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |