Explore the Family Name Harreld
The meaning of Harreld
English: variant of Harold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harreld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Harreld" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Harreld ranked 56,246 in terms of common use among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 73,666 - a decrease of nearly 31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 340 to 263, representing a drop of approximately 23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #73,666 | -30.97% |
| Count | 340 | 263 | -22.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harreld
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes for those bearing the surname Harreld. The majority of the Harreld population identifies as White, with a 95.88% representation in 2000 that slightly decreased to 94.3% by 2010. Notably, the number of individuals identifying as Black saw a significant increase of over 94%, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation from other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and those identifying with two or more races remained at zero both years. There was also a notable decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went from 1.47% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.3% | -1.65% |
| Black | 1.76% | 3.42% | 94.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |