Explore the Family Name Hargrow
The meaning of Hargrow
Probably an altered form of Harcrow, a surname of Scottish origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hargrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hargrow has seen a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,965, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 46,902—a growth rate of 6.13%. The count of people with the Hargrow surname also grew by nearly 15%, increasing from 394 individuals in 2000 to 453 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #46,902 | 6.13% |
| Count | 394 | 453 | 14.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hargrow
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hargrow between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the majority of those with the surname, although this percentage decreased slightly from 90.10% to 87.20%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The proportion of individuals with mixed racial heritage—those identifying with two or more races—saw a substantial increase of over 57%, rising from 4.06% in 2000 to 6.40% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased, while the Hispanic representation saw a modest inception, moving from 0% to 1.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.1% | 87.2% | -3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 4.06% | 6.4% | 57.64% |
| White | 4.31% | 4.19% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |