Explore the Family Name Harkrader
The meaning of Harkrader
Americanized form of German Hergenröder (see Hargroder), or perhaps of its cognates Hergenräder, Hergenreder, or Hergenreider (see Harkenrider). Compare Harkreader.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harkrader in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harkrader has seen a slight reduction in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,147th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 61,899th, representing a decrease of 4.65%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Harkrader increased slightly from 320 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a growth of 1.25%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname dropped by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #61,899 | -4.65% |
| Count | 320 | 324 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkrader
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harkrader, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, with 95% in 2000 and a slightly higher 95.06% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those bearing the Harkrader surname also saw an increase from 2.81% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010, marking a rise of 9.96%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during these years. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 95.06% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.09% | 9.96% |
| 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% |