Explore the Family Name Harmony
The meaning of Harmony
1. Variant of Harmon, a surname of German origin. 2. English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Harmony in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harmony increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 46,153 in 2000 to 44,576 in 2010, marking a 3.42% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw growth during this period, increasing by roughly 11%, from 435 to 482 individuals. However, the proportion of the Harmony surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #44,576 | 3.42% |
| Count | 435 | 482 | 10.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harmony
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Harmony surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly, from 92.18% to 90.46%. The share of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant decrease, dropping 29.95% to 2.90%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black more than doubled, from 2.07% to 4.36%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased, going up by 26.09% to reach 1.45%. There were no individuals with the Harmony surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.18% | 90.46% | -1.87% |
| Black | 2.07% | 4.36% | 110.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 2.9% | -29.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.45% | 26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |