Explore the Family Name Harewood
The meaning of Harewood
English (Yorkshire): variant of Harwood.
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How common is the last name Harewood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harewood has seen a notable increase in popularity during the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 23,501st in 2000, it moved up to the 19,379th spot by 2010, marking a significant rise of 17.54%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by an impressive 38.39% during the same period, increasing from 1,008 in 2000 to 1,395 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people of the surname Harewood saw a 27.03% jump.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,501 | #19,379 | 17.54% |
| Count | 1,008 | 1,395 | 38.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.47 | 27.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harewood
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some considerable changes among those bearing the Harewood surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as white, which jumped from 4.46% to 17.28%, a striking increase of 287.44%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Harewood surname holders grew by 46.87%, moving from 2.88% to 4.23%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as black decreased from 89.09% to 75.34% over the course of the decade, a decline of 15.43%. Finally, there were no individuals with the Harewood surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.09% | 75.34% | -15.43% |
| White | 4.46% | 17.28% | 287.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.23% | 46.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.98% | 3.01% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |