Explore the Family Name Harelson
The meaning of Harelson
Variant of Harrelson, a surname of Norwegian and, in some cases, also of Swedish origin. History: The majority of the bearers of the surname Harelson trace their origin to Paul Harrelson, Sr, an early settler from Denmark or Norway (see Harrelson). There appears to be only a few later immigrants from Norway or Sweden, whose Americanized surname was spelled Harelson.
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How common is the last name Harelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harelson saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd and fell to 67,126th by 2010, marking a drop of 22.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this decade, going from 353 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, which represents a reduction of 16.71%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Harelson surname per 100,000 people declined by 23.08% during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #67,126 | -22.84% |
| Count | 353 | 294 | -16.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harelson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Harelson surname. In 2000, the majority (97.45%) of Harelsons identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 91.5% by 2010. Over the same period, there were increases in the number of Harelsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0% to 1.7% and 3.4% respectively. Additionally, the number of Harelsons identifying with two or more races grew to 2.38% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black went from 1.7% in 2000 down to zero in 2010. There was no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native community in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 91.5% | -6.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Black | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |