Explore the Family Name Hargest
The meaning of Hargest
English: habitational name from Upper or Lower Hergest (Herefordshire), a placename of uncertain etymology.
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How common is the last name Hargest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hargest has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hargest was ranked 86,992nd, but by 2010 it fell to the 98,982nd place, marking a decline of 13.78%. The count of individuals with the Hargest surname also dropped from 199 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, showing an 8.04% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.07 to 0.06 during the same period, a fall of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #98,982 | -13.78% |
| Count | 199 | 183 | -8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hargest
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Hargest name, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group remained White, with a slight increase from 73.87% to 76.50%. There was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 4.52% to 4.92%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 20.10% to 17.49%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.87% | 76.5% | 3.56% |
| Black | 20.1% | 17.49% | -12.99% |
| Two or More Races | 4.52% | 4.92% | 8.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |