Explore the Family Name Harkless
The meaning of Harkless
1. English: unexplained. This name occurs mainly in OH and PA. 2. Probably an Americanized form of German Heerkloss or Herklotz, as yet unexplained.
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How common is the last name Harkless in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Harkless has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Harkless was ranked as the 16,456th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010 it had improved its rank to 14,591st. This represents an 11.33% increase in its ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Harkless surname increased from 1,609 in 2000 to 2,040 in 2010, a growth rate of 26.79%. The proportion of the Harkless surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.6 to 0.69 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,456 | #14,591 | 11.33% |
| Count | 1,609 | 2,040 | 26.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.69 | 15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkless
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Harkless surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the Harkless surname identified as either White (52.39%) or Black (45.25%). By 2010, a slight uptick was observed in the percentage identifying as White (56.23%), while there was a decrease in the percentage identifying as Black (39.46%). Additionally, new categories emerged in 2010 that were not present in 2000, with 0.59% of Harkless identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and 0.29% as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase from 0.99% to 2.4%, a change of 142.42%. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 0.81% to 1.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.39% | 56.23% | 7.33% |
| Black | 45.25% | 39.46% | -12.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 2.4% | 142.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.03% | 27.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |