Explore the Family Name Harkavy
The meaning of Harkavy
Jewish (from Belarus): nickname from Belorussian harkavy ‘(one) pronouncing uvular instead of dental -r’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Abbe.
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How common is the last name Harkavy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Harkavy ranked 79,394 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly in rank to 79,846 by 2010. This represents a minimal decline of about 0.57%. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Harkavy surname increased from 223 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.73%. The proportion of the Harkavy surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #79,846 | -0.57% |
| Count | 223 | 238 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkavy
As for ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Harkavy surname identified as white. In 2000, 98.21% of Harkavys identified as white, which decreased slightly to 94.12% in 2010. There's also a small but notable change within the Hispanic community, where no Harkavys identified as Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010 there was a 2.94% representation. No Harkavys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 94.12% | -4.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |