Explore the Family Name Hariston
The meaning of Hariston
Scottish: variant of Hairston. This form of the surname is not found in Scotland. Compare Harriston.
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How common is the last name Hariston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hariston significantly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hariston ranked 61,207 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 75,564th position, marking a drop of approximately 23.46%. The number of individuals bearing the Hariston name also saw a decline over this decade, with a count of 307 in 2000 and only 255 in 2010, representing a decrease of nearly 16.94%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k dropped by 18.18% between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #75,564 | -23.46% |
| Count | 307 | 255 | -16.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hariston
The ethnicity associated with the Hariston surname also experienced shifts, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost 90.23% of those with the Hariston surname identified as Black, while 8.79% identified as White; no one identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Black had slightly decreased to 87.84%, while the percentage of those identifying as White dropped to 7.06%. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 3.53% of individuals bearing the Hariston surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.23% | 87.84% | -2.65% |
| White | 8.79% | 7.06% | -19.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |