Explore the Family Name Hartfiel
The meaning of Hartfiel
German: metonymic occupational name for a file cutter, a maker of files, from Middle High German hart ‘hard’, + fîle ‘file’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hartfiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hartfiel saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hartfiel was ranked 44,273rd in popularity, dropping to 44,356th by 2010, marking a decrease of 0.19%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 458 to 485, witnessing a rise of 5.9%. Concurrently, the proportion per 100k also fell by 5.88%, going from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #44,356 | -0.19% |
| Count | 458 | 485 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartfiel
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Hartfiel, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, reflects a predominantly White ethnic identity over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, a substantial 97.82% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.49% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, by 2010, it appears that some diversity emerged within the Hartfiel surname holders, with 1.24% identifying as having two or more races and another 1.24% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.49% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |