Explore the Family Name Hartnell
The meaning of Hartnell
English: habitational name from Hartnoll in Marwood (Devon), from Old English heorot ‘hart, stag’ + cnoll ‘knoll, hilltop’.
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How common is the last name Hartnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hartnell has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 42,757 and by 2010, it had dropped to 44,034, marking a change of -2.99%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 477 in 2000 to 489 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.52%. The proportion of people named Hartnell per 100,000 people in the U.S. population decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #44,034 | -2.99% |
| Count | 477 | 489 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartnell
When looking at the ethnic identity breakdown of the Hartnell surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a small decline from 87.00% in 2000 to 86.30% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as belonging to two or more races also decreased significantly from 2.31% to 1.43%. There were no recorded Hartnells identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Conversely, there was an increase in the number of Hartnells identifying as Hispanic, rising from 9.43% in 2000 to 10.63% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87% | 86.3% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.43% | 10.63% | 12.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 1.43% | -38.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |