Explore the Family Name Harriett
The meaning of Harriett
English: variant of Harriott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harriett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harriett has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 77,742 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to position 86,981, marking an 11.88% decrease. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 229 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, experiencing a 6.55% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Harriett per 100,000 people fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #86,981 | -11.88% |
| Count | 229 | 214 | -6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harriett
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Harriett surname identify as White, making up 70.56% of the total in 2010, down from 73.36% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black made up 24.3% in 2010, which is an increase from 22.71% in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased their share from 2.18% in 2000 to 2.8% in 2010, indicating a change of 28.44%. However, there were no reported Harrietts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.36% | 70.56% | -3.82% |
| Black | 22.71% | 24.3% | 7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.8% | 28.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |