Explore the Family Name Harkrider
The meaning of Harkrider
Americanized form of German Hergenreider or Hergenreiter (see Harkenrider), or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (see Harkrader).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harkrider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harkrider has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,397 in popularity and had a count of 510. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 44,270 with a count of 486, representing a change of -9.59 in ranking and a -4.71 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by -15.79 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #44,270 | -9.59% |
| Count | 510 | 486 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harkrider
The ethnicity associated with the surname Harkrider also changed somewhat according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.49% of those with this surname identified as White, but that figure decreased by -2.61 to 93.00% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, going from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.53% in 2010, a change of 36.04. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase (1.03%) in people identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 93% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.53% | 36.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |