Explore the Family Name Harmsen
The meaning of Harmsen
North German, Dutch, and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Harm.
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How common is the last name Harmsen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Harmsen has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,056th most popular surname, but in 2010, it fell slightly to the 23,167th position, representing a change of -0.48%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,035 in 2000 to 1,101 in 2010, a growth rate of 6.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 2.63% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,056 | #23,167 | -0.48% |
| Count | 1,035 | 1,101 | 6.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harmsen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Harmsen showed some significant changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.45% of individuals with the Harmsen surname identified as White, but this proportion dropped to 95.73% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals among those with the Harmsen surname saw a considerable increase from 0.58% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Two or More Races also rose from 0.48% to 1.09%. Meanwhile, there appeared to be new instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, which were not recorded in the 2000 Census. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant with no representation during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 95.73% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.73% | 198.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 1.09% | 127.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |