Explore the Family Name Hardtke
The meaning of Hardtke
North German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name beginning with hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erwin, Hans.
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How common is the last name Hardtke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hardtke has seen a slight dip in the first decade of the 21st century. In terms of rank, it fell from 50,903 in 2000 to 53,072 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.26%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.3%, going up from 385 to 390 during this time period. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.14%, dropping from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,072 | -4.26% |
| Count | 385 | 390 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardtke
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Hardtke also shows interesting trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The predominant ethnic identity associated with the Hardtke surname is White, accounting for 97.66% in 2000 and 96.92% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.92% | -0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |