Explore the Family Name Hartell

The meaning of Hartell

1. English and Scottish: variant of Hartle. 2. Americanized form of German Hartel or Härtel. Some characteristic forenames: German Theresia.

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How common is the last name Hartell in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hartell has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 61,544 but fell to 74,141 by 2010, marking a decrease of 20.47%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Hartell surname decreased from 305 to 261 during this decade, representing a drop of 14.43%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 18.18%, going down from 0.11 to 0.09.

20002010Change
Rank#61,544#74,141-20.47%
Count305261-14.43%
Proportion per 100k0.110.09-18.18%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartell

In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the Hartell surname was predominantly white (with a percentage of 91.15% in 2000 that slightly dipped to 89.27% in 2010), it saw an increase among Black bearers from 2.62% to 3.83% over the decade. Representation among Hispanics declined by 22.15%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander population recorded a modest presence of 1.92% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There was no change in the representation of those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Remember, these shifts are based on Decennial U.S. Census data and may not capture all nuances of ethnic identity.

20002010Change
White91.15%89.27%-2.06%
Hispanic4.92%3.83%-22.15%
Black2.62%3.83%46.18%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.92%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%