Explore the Family Name Harshberger
The meaning of Harshberger
Variant of Harshbarger, a surname of German and Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Harshberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harshberger has seen a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,856 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 43,969 - a decrease of approximately 33.82%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 658 in 2000 to 490 in 2010, representing a decline of about 25.53%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Harshberger per 100,000 individuals fell by 29.17% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #43,969 | -33.82% |
| Count | 658 | 490 | -25.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.17 | -29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harshberger
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Harshberger is White, constituting 96.05% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.94% in 2010. The percentage of Harshbergers identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 17.21%, albeit from a small base of 1.22% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons. Also, the proportion of individuals with the Harshberger surname who identified with two or more races declined from 1.06% in 2000 to no reported instances in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 96.94% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.43% | 17.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |