Explore the Family Name Harriger
The meaning of Harriger
Probably an altered form of German Herriger, a variant of Herrig. This surname is found mainly in PA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harriger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harriger saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,105th with 840 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, although the count of individuals increased to 846, the rank slipped to 28,263rd due to the rise of other surnames. This represents a 4.27% drop in rank. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 6.45%, shifting from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #28,263 | -4.27% |
| Count | 840 | 846 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harriger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Harriger surname. In 2000, the majority of Harrigers (96.79%) identified as White, and this number remained largely consistent in 2010 at 96.69%. Within the ten-year period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.43% to 2.01%. Those claiming two or more races dropped significantly from 1.43% to 0.71%. There were no Harrigers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.69% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.01% | 40.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0.71% | -50.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |