Explore the Family Name Harth
The meaning of Harth
1. German: variant of Hardt 1 and 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hart.
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How common is the last name Harth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harth has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,761 in terms of commonality, falling to a rank of 28,241 by 2010. This represents a change of -5.53 in its ranking. Similarly, the actual count of individuals with this surname decreased from 855 in 2000 to 847 in 2010, a decline of -0.94. The proportion of people with the Harth surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -9.38 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #28,241 | -5.53% |
| Count | 855 | 847 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harth
The ethnic identity associated with the Harth surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the majority of those with the surname, though their percentage reduced from 90.18 in 2000 to 84.77 in 2010. Hispanic representation significantly increased, rising by 250.86% from 1.75 to 6.14. The number of Black individuals bearing the Harth surname also grew, albeit by a smaller margin of 19.62%, from 6.32 to 7.56. The percentages for those identifying as two or more races declined by -39.32, from 1.17 to 0.71. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.18% | 84.77% | -6% |
| Black | 6.32% | 7.56% | 19.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 6.14% | 250.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.71% | -39.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |