Explore the Family Name Harkenrider
The meaning of Harkenrider
Americanized form of German Hergenreider or Hergenreiter: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Herchenrode, Herchenroth, Hergenrode, or Hergenroth (in Hesse) or Herkenrath (in the Rhineland).
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How common is the last name Harkenrider in the United States?
The surname Harkenrider has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 66,274th most popular, while by 2010, it had moved up to the 62,531st spot, representing a growth of 5.65%. Alongside this rise in rank, the count of individuals with this surname also grew by 14.7%, from 279 in 2000 to 320 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #62,531 | 5.65% |
| Count | 279 | 320 | 14.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkenrider
Ethnicity-wise, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Harkenrider identified as White, making up 97.13% in 2000 and 95.94% in 2010 – a slight decrease of 1.23%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010, marking a 5.03% change. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.94% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.88% | 5.03% |
| 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% |