Explore the Family Name Hartgraves
The meaning of Hartgraves
English: variant of Hargraves (see Hargrove).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hartgraves in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hartgraves has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,971st most popular name, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 57,781st place—a change of -3.23%. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased from 342 to 352 over the same period, a growth of 2.92%. The proportion per 100k of the population also saw a slight decrease, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #57,781 | -3.23% |
| Count | 342 | 352 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartgraves
In terms of ethnicity, the Hartgraves name is predominantly associated with those of White ethnic identity, though there have been some changes over time. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 89.77% identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 86.65% by 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw an increase. The percentage of Hartgraves identifying as Black rose from 5.85% in 2000 to 7.10% in 2010—an increase of 21.37%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races grew from 2.05% to 3.41% during the same period. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and a small emergence of those claiming Hispanic ethnicity by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 86.65% | -3.48% |
| Black | 5.85% | 7.1% | 21.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.41% | 66.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |