Explore the Family Name Harriel
The meaning of Harriel
Altered form of English Harrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harriel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harriel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping by 5.33% from rank 55237 to 58182. However, while its overall prevalence dropped, the number of individuals carrying the surname remained fairly stable, increasing by just 0.29% from 348 to 349 during the same period. The proportion of people with the Harriel surname per 100,000 also decreased by 7.69%, indicating that as the population grew, the prevalence of the Harriel name did not keep pace.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,182 | -5.33% |
| Count | 348 | 349 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harriel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting trends in the ethnic identity associated with the Harriel surname. Most notably, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, though this percentage slightly decreased from 78.16% in 2000 to 75.64% in 2010. Additionally, the proportion identifying as White saw a slight increase from 17.24% to 17.48%. Notably, there was the emergence of some ethnic diversity among those with the Harriel surname over the decade, with 2.01% identifying as Hispanic in 2010 where none had in 2000. Similarly, those reporting two or more races increased by 24.64%, suggesting an increasing trend of multiracial identity among individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.16% | 75.64% | -3.22% |
| White | 17.24% | 17.48% | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.45% | 4.3% | 24.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |