Explore the Family Name Hardge
The meaning of Hardge
German: from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names composed with hard ‘strong’ as the first element.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hardge" showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its rank dropping from 44,497 to 45,653, representing a 2.6% decline. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 455 to 468, showing a growth of 2.86%. However, when adjusted for population growth, there's a proportional decline of about 5.88 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #45,653 | -2.6% |
| Count | 455 | 468 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardge
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Hardge surname has seen some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The surname is predominantly found within the Black community, accounting for 92.75% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.09% in 2010. A notable change can be seen in the White and Hispanic communities. While the presence of the surname in the White community decreased by 47.11%, it emerged in the Hispanic community in 2010, which had no record of the surname in 2000. Additionally, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races and bearing the Hardge surname increased by 36.06%. There was no recorded presence of the Hardge surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.75% | 92.09% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 4.49% | 36.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| White | 2.42% | 1.28% | -47.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |