Explore the Family Name Harkleroad
The meaning of Harkleroad
Americanized form of German Herkelrath: habitational name probably from Herkenrath in the Rhineland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harkleroad in the United States?
The surname Harkleroad maintained a stable level of popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 17,619th most common surname, and by 2010, it had only slipped slightly to the 17,673rd position, marking a minor decrease of 0.31%. During this period, the actual count of individuals with the Harkleroad surname increased by 8.1% from 1,469 to 1,588. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,619 | #17,673 | -0.31% |
| Count | 1,469 | 1,588 | 8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkleroad
In terms of ethnic identity, the Harkleroad surname saw some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (dropping slightly from 97.28% to 94.52%), there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, which jumped by 175.61% and 118.95%, respectively. There was also an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.88% to 1.51%. By 2010, small percentages of Harkleroads identified as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where none had reported these ethnic identities in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.52% | -2.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 2.08% | 118.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.51% | 71.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 1.13% | 175.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |