Explore the Family Name Hartge
The meaning of Hartge
North German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name beginning with hart- ‘hardy, strong’, for example Hartwig. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile. German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Hartge in the United States?
The surname Hartge, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 75,466 to 88,685, indicating a decrease in usage by 17.52%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced by 12.18%, from 238 in 2000 to 209 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Hartge surname per 100,000 also dropped by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #88,685 | -17.52% |
| Count | 238 | 209 | -12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the Hartge surname predominantly identifies with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.16% of individuals bearing this surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 96.65% in 2010, marking a minor change of -2.53%. No individuals with the Hartge surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years under review. Furthermore, no individuals identified as coming from two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 96.65% | -2.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |