Explore the Family Name Hardenburg
The meaning of Hardenburg
Altered form of Hardenberg (see Hardenbergh).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardenburg in the United States?
The surname Hardenburg has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade, moving from rank 71,372 in 2000 to 74,141 in 2010. This represents a change of -3.88 in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly rose from 255 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, a 2.35% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 in both years. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #74,141 | -3.88% |
| Count | 255 | 261 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardenburg
On the subject of ethnic identity, Hardenburg shows a predominantly White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.43% of people with this last name identified as White, but that number saw a minor decline to 96.17% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded individuals with the Hardenburg surname identifying as Hispanic, a change from zero in the year 2000. No significant numbers were reported for other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.17% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |