Explore the Family Name Harnick
The meaning of Harnick
Americanized or Germanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Harnik: occupational name for a cart load worker, from Ukrainian harnyk. Compare Garnick. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Myer, Nili. German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Harnick experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,237th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 79,338th spot - a change of about 9.83%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 251 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, marking a 4.38% reduction. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #79,338 | -9.83% |
| Count | 251 | 240 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harnick
When it comes to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Harnick identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This category saw a small rise from 95.62% to 96.67% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic made up a smaller portion but grew by 25.63% from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. The Black percentage decreased from 1.99% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 96.67% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.5% | 25.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |