Explore the Family Name Hartkopf
The meaning of Hartkopf
German: nickname for a thick-skulled or stubborn person, from Middle High German harte ‘hard, strong’ + kopf ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Dieter, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Hartkopf in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hartkopf has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking, moving from 55,732 in 2000 to 56,972 in 2010, representing a -2.22% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.07%, from 344 in 2000 to 358 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also declined slightly by -7.69%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname rose, its relative frequency in the population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #56,972 | -2.22% |
| Count | 344 | 358 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartkopf
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Hartkopf identify as White, with a minimal decrease from 95.93% in 2000 to 95.53% in 2010. Other ethnic identities associated with this surname include Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 2.62% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010, representing a 38.55% change. There were no individuals with this surname that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.53% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.63% | 38.55% |
| 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% |