Explore the Family Name Harpel
The meaning of Harpel
German: 1. from a pet form of Harpe 1. 2. variant of Herpel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harpel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harpel has seen a noticeable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Harpel was ranked 30,516th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 36,525th, a decline of nearly 20%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 722 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, marking a decrease of over 15%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Harpel surname also fell by 22.22%, indicating a decline in its overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #36,525 | -19.69% |
| Count | 722 | 612 | -15.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harpel
Turning to the ethnicity of those bearing the Harpel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift in distribution from 2000 to 2010. Individuals of White ethnicity made up the largest group in both years, though their proportion decreased slightly by 0.39%. The Hispanic representation rose by 29.57%, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 30.4%. However, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Interestingly, Black representation disappeared completely in 2010, having been at 1.39% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 92.16% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 5.39% | 29.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.63% | 30.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |