Explore the Family Name Harrop
The meaning of Harrop
English: habitational name from Harrop, Harrop Dale, Harrop Hall (Yorkshire), or Harehope (Northumberland), all of which may derive from Old English hara ‘hare’ + hop ‘small enclosed valley’.
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How common is the last name Harrop in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Harrop has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, this surname ranked 18,256 in popularity and increased to rank 17,823 by 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.37%. The count of people carrying the Harrop surname also grew from 1,403 in 2000 to 1,570 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.9%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people with this surname slightly rose from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,256 | #17,823 | 2.37% |
| Count | 1,403 | 1,570 | 11.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.53 | 1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harrop
On the subject of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Harrop surname has been identified predominantly within the White ethnic group, comprising 96.86% in 2000 and 94.39% in 2010. However, there has been a noticeable diversification over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation has more than doubled from 0.43% to 0.89%, while those identifying with two or more races has grown significantly from 0.86% to 1.97%. Hispanic representation also increased from 1.14% to 1.91%. Interestingly, the surname was reflected among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for the first time in 2010, making up 0.38% and 0.45% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 94.39% | -2.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.97% | 129.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.91% | 67.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.89% | 106.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |