Explore the Family Name Harpster
The meaning of Harpster
Americanized form of German Herbster.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harpster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harpster has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 13,584th in terms of commonality among United States residents, but by 2010, it had dropped to 14,495th, marking a 6.71% decrease. Despite this decline in rank, the actual number of people bearing the Harpster surname increased marginally from 2,050 in 2000 to 2,058 in 2010. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 7.89%, moving from 0.76 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,584 | #14,495 | -6.71% |
| Count | 2,050 | 2,058 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.7 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harpster
The ethnicity linked with the surname Harpster saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Harpsters identified as White, though the percentage reduced slightly from 97.61% in 2000 to 96.45% in 2010. There were also notable increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of Harpsters of Asian/Pacific Islander descent rose from 0.49% to 0.78%, marking a 59.18% increase. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within the Harpster surname grew by 72.60%, from 0.73% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. The census recorded no Harpsters who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.45% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.26% | 72.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.07% | 15.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.78% | 59.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |