Explore the Family Name Harrow
The meaning of Harrow
1. English: habitational name from Harrow (Middlesex), which was named in Old English with hearg ‘(pagan) temple’. 2. Scottish: habitational name from Harrow near Mey (Caithnesshire).
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How common is the last name Harrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Harrow" saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,493rd most popular surname and had a count of 1,133 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank fell slightly to 22,246, and the proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.14 percent, despite the number of people with this surname increasing slightly to 1,159.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,493 | #22,246 | -3.5% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,159 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harrow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people with the surname "Harrow" identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, and Black, with changes of 167.61 percent, 72.67 percent, and 35.08 percent respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also appeared in 2010 with 1.55 percent, having had no representation in 2000. However, there was a decline in those self-identifying as White, from 84.11 percent to 76.45 percent. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.11% | 76.45% | -9.11% |
| Black | 12.97% | 17.52% | 35.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.59% | 72.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.9% | 167.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |