Explore the Family Name Harfield
The meaning of Harfield
English: habitational name from Harefield in Middlesex, the name of which is derived from Old English here ‘army’ + feld ‘open country’.
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How common is the last name Harfield in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harfield has seen a slight decrease between 2000 to 2010. Ranked 100,194 in 2000, it dropped to 111,426 in 2010, marking an 11.21 percent change. In terms of count, the number of people with the Harfield surname fell from 167 in 2000 to 158 in 2010, a decrease of 5.39 percent. The proportion per 100k also declined by 16.67 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #111,426 | -11.21% |
| Count | 167 | 158 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harfield
The ethnic identity associated with the Harfield surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows varied trends. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 26.04 percent. The largest group, White, increased slightly from 64.67 percent in 2000 to 66.46 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the surname saw a new emergence in the Hispanic community, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 5.70 percent of Harfields in 2010. The Black community saw a decrease with the surname, falling from 24.55 percent to 22.15 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.67% | 66.46% | 2.77% |
| Black | 24.55% | 22.15% | -9.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.99% | 4.43% | -26.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |