Explore the Family Name Hargan
The meaning of Hargan
Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArgáin, from Ó hAnradháin; see Horgan and Hanrahan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Fergus, Sorcha.
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How common is the last name Hargan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hargan has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,604th and had a count of 479. However, by 2010, it fell to a rank of 48,995 with a count of 430, reflecting a decline of approximately 10 percent in its popularity. This also translated into a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 17 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #48,995 | -15% |
| Count | 479 | 430 | -10.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hargan
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Hargan surname identify as White. In 2000 and 2010, about 96 percent of Hargans were White, showing a slight increase of 0.77 percent over the decade. The number of Hargans identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.25 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. A small proportion of Hargans identified as Hispanic, accounting for 1.46 percent in 2000 and increasing slightly to 1.63 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Hargans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 96.98% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.63% | 11.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |