Explore the Family Name Harriston
The meaning of Harriston
Scottish: variant of Hairston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harriston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harriston saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 51,680 with a count of 378 and was found in 0.14 out of every 100k residents. However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 57,101, with the count decreasing to 357 and the proportion per 100k also declining to 0.12, marking a change of -10.49 in rank and -5.56 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #57,101 | -10.49% |
| Count | 378 | 357 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harriston
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Harriston also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, at rates of 98.11% and 100.00% respectively. Conversely, there was a minor decrease in those identifying as White and Black, with changes of -7.64% and -4.40%. No identifiable changes were noted for those under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.75% | 78.15% | -4.4% |
| White | 12.43% | 11.48% | -7.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 4.76% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 4.2% | 98.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |