Explore the Family Name Harler
The meaning of Harler
English (Somerset): possibly an occupational name for a flax worker, from an agent noun formed with harl, an obsolete word for a filament of hair, flax, or hemp, + the suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Harler in the United States?
The surname Harler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Harler was ranked 90,652nd in popularity and had a count of 189. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 112,568 with a count of only 156, indicating a negative change of 24.18% in rank and a decrease of 17.46% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 28.57%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #112,568 | -24.18% |
| Count | 189 | 156 | -17.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harler
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harler, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the percentage of individuals identifying as white increased significantly from 93.65% in 2000 to 98.72% in 2010. However, the percentages of those who identified as Hispanic or Black went down to zero during that same period. There were no recorded changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 98.72% | 5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |