Explore the Family Name Harshfield
The meaning of Harshfield
Americanized form of German Hirschfeld 2, found in PA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harshfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Harshfield" has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,437th most common surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 43,006th position, showing a decrease of 1.34%. However, the number of people with the Harshfield surname increased by 4.57% during this period, rising from 481 to 503 individuals. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%, indicating that while the number of individuals with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #43,006 | -1.34% |
| Count | 481 | 503 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harshfield
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates diverse ethnic identities associated with the Harshfield surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 93.64% in 2010, down from 95.63% in 2000. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 72.12%, although they constituted just 1.79% of all Harshfields in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also saw increases. It's important to note that some data points were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 93.64% | -2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.19% | 31.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.79% | 72.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |