Explore the Family Name Harkcom
The meaning of Harkcom
English (Devon): variant of Harcum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harkcom in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harkcom has seen a decline over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Harkcom was ranked at 57,705 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 67,519—a decrease of about 17%. The number of people with this surname also experienced a fall, with a count of 330 in 2000 dropping to 292 in 2010, representing a reduction of approximately 11.52%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Harkcom per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #67,519 | -17.01% |
| Count | 330 | 292 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkcom
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Harkcom surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group constituted over 95% of all Harkcoms. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races saw a significant decrease, dropping from 3.03% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals named Harkcom who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 Census did show a new appearance of the Harkcom surname within the Hispanic community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 95.55% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 1.71% | -43.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |