Explore the Family Name Harsey
The meaning of Harsey
Irish: variant of Hershey. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Liam, Murphy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Harsey" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Harsey was ranked as the 57,252nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 67,126th position, representing a decrease of 17.25%. The count of people carrying the Harsey surname also fell from 333 to 294, a reduction of 11.71%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Harsey per 100,000 population decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #67,126 | -17.25% |
| Count | 333 | 294 | -11.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harsey
In terms of ethnicity associated with the name Harsey, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.29% of Harseys identified as White and the percentage slightly increased to 94.90% in 2010. The number of Harseys identifying as Black dropped from 3.6% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no Harseys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small emergence of Harseys who identify with two or more races, rising to 2.38% in 2010 from none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 94.9% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |