Explore the Family Name Hardgrove
The meaning of Hardgrove
English: variant of Hargrove.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardgrove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hardgrove has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,271st most popular and had a count of 968 people bearing the name. But in 2010, the ranking fell to 27,277th with only 886 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a drop of 12.39% in rank and an 8.47% decrease in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,271 | #27,277 | -12.39% |
| Count | 968 | 886 | -8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardgrove
The ethnic identity associated with the Hardgrove surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White made up the majority, growing slightly from 87.60% to 89.05%. The percentage of Hardgroves identifying as having two or more races increased by 34.66%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 68.42%. However, there was a substantial decline in those identifying as Black from 8.88% to 5.64%. There were no individuals with the Hardgrove surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 89.05% | 1.66% |
| Black | 8.88% | 5.64% | -36.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 2.37% | 34.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.92% | 68.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |