Explore the Family Name Harthun
The meaning of Harthun
North German: perhaps a habitational name from Hartum near Minden in Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Harthun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Harthun saw a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 57,985 to 59,324, suggesting a slight drop in its usage. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Harthun name increased by 3.96%, from 328 to 341 people within that decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12, indicating that while the total count rose, the prevalence in relation to the overall population was relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,324 | -2.31% |
| Count | 328 | 341 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harthun
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Harthun surname is largely associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.26% of Harthuns identified as White and by 2010, this had decreased slightly to 96.19%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Harthuns who identified as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census. This suggests a minor shift in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Harthun surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.19% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |