Explore the Family Name Hardwicke
The meaning of Hardwicke
English: variant of Hardwick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardwicke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hardwicke has seen a slight decrease in popularity, moving from rank 67,317 in 2000 to 69,996 in 2010, a change of -3.98. The number of people bearing this surname has however grown marginally, from 274 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, marking a 2.19 increase. However, its prevalence per 100K people dropped by 10%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the Hardwicke surname increased, its relative frequency compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #69,996 | -3.98% |
| Count | 274 | 280 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardwicke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White formed the majority, but their percentage dropped slightly from 94.89 to 91.43. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 2.19 to 3.93. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.19 to 2.86. There were no recorded individuals with the Hardwicke surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 91.43% | -3.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 3.93% | 79.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.86% | 30.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |