Explore the Family Name Harpring
The meaning of Harpring
Americanized form of North German and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands) Harpering: habitational name from a farm so named, once owned by a certain Harbert and his kin (see Harbert).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harpring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harpring saw a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,492 in popularity but improved to 62,903 by 2010 — a change of 3.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 283 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, indicating an increase of 12.37%. The proportion of people named Harpring per 100,000 also saw a 10% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #62,903 | 3.95% |
| Count | 283 | 318 | 12.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harpring
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the Harpring surname is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.23% of those with the Harpring surname identified as White, and this number slightly decreased to 97.17% in 2010, showing a change of -1.08%. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 97.17% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |