Explore the Family Name Harken
The meaning of Harken
1. North German: patronymic from Harke 1. 2. English and Irish: variant of Harkin.
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How common is the last name Harken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harken has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Harken was ranked 42,529th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 40,016th position, marking an improvement of 5.91 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 480 to 548 during this period, reflecting a 14.17 percent rise. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Harken per 100,000 increased by 5.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #40,016 | 5.91% |
| Count | 480 | 548 | 14.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harken
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints an interesting picture of those bearing the Harken surname. In 2000, almost all identified as White (97.08 percent), with a tiny fraction identifying as Hispanic (1.25 percent). By 2010 however, while a large majority still identified as White (95.26 percent), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 2.19 percent. This marked a sizable change of 75.20 percent. Interestingly, in 2010 there were also some who identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.26% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.19% | 75.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |