Explore the Family Name Harlowe
The meaning of Harlowe
English and Irish: variant of Harlow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harlowe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harlowe has seen a minor decline between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 78,035 in popularity and this fell to 90,113 by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.48%. The count of individuals with the Harlowe surname also decreased from 228 to 205 during this decade, showing a drop of 10.09%. The proportion of the population carrying the Harlowe surname per 100,000 people declined by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #90,113 | -15.48% |
| Count | 228 | 205 | -10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harlowe
The ethnicity distribution for the Harlowe surname demonstrates a strong affiliation with White ethnic identity. Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, over 97% of those bearing the Harlowe surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 1.13 percentage points over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Harlowes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed in both years for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.56% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |