Explore the Family Name Hartling
The meaning of Hartling
German (also Härtling): patronymic from the personal name Hartl(ein) (see Hartle).
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How common is the last name Hartling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hartling saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hartling was ranked as the 46,000th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 80,678th. This represents a rank change of -75.39%. The number of people bearing the Hartling surname also decreased during this period, from 437 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, indicating a count decline of -46.22%. Consequently, Hartling's proportion per 100,000 people fell by half, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #80,678 | -75.39% |
| Count | 437 | 235 | -46.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.08 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartling
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hartling surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group over the decade, from 97.71% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. In contrast, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the data shows the emergence of a Hispanic segment among those with the Hartling surname in 2010, accounting for 3.40% of the total, whereas there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 95.32% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |