Explore the Family Name Hardell
The meaning of Hardell
English: nickname from Old French hardel ‘rope, leash’ and by extension ‘group of hounds on a single leash’, hence ‘young rascal’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hardell experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the Hardell name fell from 102,691 in 2000 to 123,796 in 2010, which is a 20.55% decline. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped by 14.2%, shifting from 162 people in 2000 to 139 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Hardell surname per 100,000 population decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #123,796 | -20.55% |
| Count | 162 | 139 | -14.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardell
The Decennial U.S. Census results also provide insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hardell. In 2000, 91.98% of the Hardells identified as White, but this figure fell by 4.58% to 87.77% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 63.11%, rising from 3.09% in 2000 to 5.04% in 2010. During this decade, there was also a new representation from those identifying with two or more races, constituting 4.32% of the Hardells in 2010. However, there were no changes in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.98% | 87.77% | -4.58% |
| Black | 3.09% | 5.04% | 63.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |