Explore the Family Name Hardenbrook
The meaning of Hardenbrook
Americanized form of Dutch Hardenbroek, composed of hard ‘firm (ground)’ + broek ‘low lying, swampy land’, probably related to the aristocratic family from the so named castle in the province of Utrecht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardenbrook in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hardenbrook saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hardenbrook ranked 30,352 in popularity and rose to 30,825 by 2010, marking a small decrease of 1.56%. However, the number of people with this last name increased slightly from 727 in 2000 to 755 in 2010, signifying a minor increase of 3.85%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname dropped marginally from 0.27 to 0.26 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #30,825 | -1.56% |
| Count | 727 | 755 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardenbrook
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hardenbrook surname exhibited various shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White held the highest percentage for both years, although there was a slight decrease from 94.77% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. The representation of the surname within the Hispanic community also decreased from 2.48% to 1.99%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races experienced a significant increase from 0.96% to 1.85%. Asian/Pacific Islanders were represented in 2000 at 0.96%, but the 2010 census recorded no individuals of this ethnicity holding the Hardenbrook surname. New in 2010, American Indian and Alaskan Natives made up 1.06% of individuals with this last name, while the Black community had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.91% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 1.99% | -19.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.85% | 92.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |