Explore the Family Name Harpin
The meaning of Harpin
French and English (of Norman origin): occupational name for a player on the harp, from Old French harpin ‘harper’. In North America, this surname is apparently also an altered form of the French variant Herpin. Compare Arpin. History: Émery Herpin or Arpin dit Poitevin from Poitiers in Vienne, France, married Marie-Jacqueline Coulon in QC in 1689. His descendants bear the surnames Harpin and Arpin. See also Herpin. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Aime, Alain, Andre, Cecile, Donat, Emile, Laurent, Mathieu, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Harpin in the United States?
The surname Harpin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, Harpin was ranked 39,824th and had a frequency of 519 occurrences per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it dropped in rank to 44,730 with a count of 480, indicating a decrease of 7.51%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.19 to 0.16, marking a 15.79% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #44,730 | -12.32% |
| Count | 519 | 480 | -7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harpin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the Harpin surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.03% in 2000 to 93.33% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010, showing a change of 62.18%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 46.11%, going from 1.93% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. Those recognizing as two or more races saw a rise from 1.35% to 1.88%. No Harpin descendants identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 93.33% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.13% | 62.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.88% | 39.26% |
| Black | 1.93% | 1.04% | -46.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |