Explore the Family Name Hartness
The meaning of Hartness
English: habitational name from the former district of Hartness in Durham, which takes its name from the village of Hart + Old English (ge)hērness ‘administrative district’.
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How common is the last name Hartness in the United States?
The surname Hartness saw a slight reduction in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,207th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,871st position, indicating a -4.37% change. Despite this, the number of people bearing the Hartness surname increased from 1,777 in 2000 to 1,833 in 2010, showing an increase of 3.15%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.66 to 0.62, marking a -6.06% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,207 | #15,871 | -4.37% |
| Count | 1,777 | 1,833 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartness
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Hartness surname identified as White, comprising 94.37% in 2000 and slightly less at 93.67% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.49% and 0.27% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.86% to 2.62%, whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 2.14% to 1.75%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, moving from 0.84% to 1.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 93.67% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.62% | 40.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.14% | 1.75% | -18.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.2% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |