Explore the Family Name Harps
The meaning of Harps
German: patronymic from Harp 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harps shows a slight decline in both rank and count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,169 with a count of 650 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 35,147, with a count slightly lower at 641. This represents a decrease of 5.96% in rank and 1.38% in count. Moreover, the proportion of individuals bearing the Harps surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #35,147 | -5.96% |
| Count | 650 | 641 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harps
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Harps, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races, up 95% from 2.00 in 2000 to 3.90 in 2010. Conversely, there was an 11.86% decrease in those identifying as White, dropping from 35.23 in 2000 to 31.05 in 2010. The group identifying as Black saw a smaller increase, growing by 3.44% from 61.69 in 2000 to 63.81 in 2010. There were no changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the figures remaining at 0 for both years. The Hispanic category also saw a drop to zero in 2010, after being recorded at 0.92 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.69% | 63.81% | 3.44% |
| White | 35.23% | 31.05% | -11.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 3.9% | 95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |