Explore the Family Name Harlin
The meaning of Harlin
1. English: variant of Harling 1. 2. English (of Norman origin) and French: from the Middle English (H)erlin, (H)arlin, (H)erlwin, Old French Herluin, Arluin, (ancient Germanic Erlewin, Herlewin, composed of elements meaning ‘earl’ and ‘friend’). There is late Middle English loss of /w/ after /l/ in forms such as Urlin(g), Earling, Harlin(g). 3. German (Härlin): variant of Härle (see Harle 1).
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How common is the last name Harlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harlin saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,829 in terms of popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 18,337, representing an 8.96% drop. The count of individuals with the Harlin surname also decreased from 1,561 in 2000 to 1,511 in 2010, marking a slight dip of 3.2%. Moreover, the proportion of the Harlin surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. population declined by 12.07%, from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,829 | #18,337 | -8.96% |
| Count | 1,561 | 1,511 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harlin
When looking at the ethnic identity distribution of the Harlin surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some interesting shifts over the decade. While a majority identified as White in both 2000 (75.14%) and 2010 (71.08%), this group saw a decrease of 5.4%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the largest increases, growing by 75.72% and 74.11% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander community also experienced growth of 39.47%. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races increased their shares by 4.44% and 5.41% respectively. It's important to note that proportions may not total 100% as data for certain groups could have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.14% | 71.08% | -5.4% |
| Black | 17.36% | 18.13% | 4.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.24% | 3.9% | 74.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 3.31% | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.04% | 75.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.53% | 39.47% |