Explore the Family Name Harrill
The meaning of Harrill
English (Somerset): variant of Harrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harrill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harrill in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,693rd in commonality and rose to 15,483rd by 2010 — representing a decrease in popularity by 5.38%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Harrill surname increased slightly from 1,855 to 1,891, marking a 1.94% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.25%, from 0.69 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,693 | #15,483 | -5.38% |
| Count | 1,855 | 1,891 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harrill
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harrill, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as portrayed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The representation of the Harrill surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups fell to zero. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 54.67%, suggesting a growing diversity among those carrying the Harrill surname. The percentage of white individuals with the surname decreased slightly from 93.69% to 90.69%. There were significant increases in the Hispanic and Black communities, with a 96.30% and 40.86% change respectively. This suggests an increasing diversity in the ethnic identities associated with the Harrill surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.69% | 90.69% | -3.2% |
| Black | 3.72% | 5.24% | 40.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.12% | 96.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.16% | 54.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |