Explore the Family Name Harts
The meaning of Harts
1. Americanized form of German Hartz. 2. Dutch: cognate of German Hartz 2. 3. English (Pembrokeshire): variant of Hart, with excrescent -s. 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hartz.
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How common is the last name Harts in the United States?
The surname Harts has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,267th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to the 34,835th position, indicating a downward shift of about 7.96%. Similarly, the number of people bearing this last name also saw a minor dip from 673 in 2000 to 648 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.71%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 12% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #34,835 | -7.96% |
| Count | 673 | 648 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harts
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Harts surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during these years. The percentage of Harts identifying as White decreased from approximately 43.98% to 37.65%, whereas those identifying as Black increased from 52.01% to 55.71%. There was a slight decrease in people identifying as two or more races, moving from 1.93% to 1.85%. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in the percentage of Harts identifying as Hispanic, leaping from 1.04% in 2000 to 4.63% in 2010, a staggering increase of 345.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.01% | 55.71% | 7.11% |
| White | 43.98% | 37.65% | -14.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 4.63% | 345.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.85% | -4.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |