Explore the Family Name Harting
The meaning of Harting
1. English: variant of Hartin. 2. North German (also Härting): patronymic from Hart or Hardt 2. 3. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria or from Hartingen, near Diepholz, Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Harting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harting saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 14,890th most popular, but moved up to the 14,599th position by 2010, indicating a change of 1.95 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also witnessed an increase from 1,823 in 2000 to 2,039 in 2010, marking an 11.85 percent rise. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased as well, moving from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010, representing a 1.47 percent upsurge.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,890 | #14,599 | 1.95% |
| Count | 1,823 | 2,039 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.69 | 1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harting
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Harting surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage did decrease minutely from 95.72 to 95.39 over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a reduction of 18.18 percent, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by 24.82 percent. The Hispanic representation remained almost stable with a slight decrease of 1.26 percent. Interestingly, no one with the Harting surname identified as Black in 2000; however, by 2010, 1.47 percent identified as such. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw no change, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 95.39% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.57% | -1.26% |
| Black | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.03% | -24.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.54% | -18.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |