Explore the Family Name Hartig
The meaning of Hartig
German: variant of Hartwig. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Franz, Helmut, Johann, Klaus, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hartig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hartig experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,488th in popularity and had a count of 1,888 instances. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 16,059th position with a count of 1,805, marking a -10.84% change in rank and a -4.4% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010, a decline of -12.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,488 | #16,059 | -10.84% |
| Count | 1,888 | 1,805 | -4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.61 | -12.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartig
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hartig. In 2000, 95.66% of those with this surname identified as White. This figure decreased slightly to 93.46% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010, a growth of 64.86%. Those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease from 1.85% to 1.83% over the same period. Notably, individuals claiming two or more races rose significantly from 0.48% to 1.33%, registering a 177.08% increase. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 93.46% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.44% | 64.86% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.83% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 1.33% | 177.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |