Explore the Family Name Hartzog
The meaning of Hartzog
1. Americanized form of German Herzog 1. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Herzog.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hartzog in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hartzog was ranked 10,234 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 10,577 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.35%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,890 in 2000 to 3,031 in 2010, which is a growth of 4.88%. However, the proportion of people named Hartzog per 100,000 population decreased by 3.74% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,234 | #10,577 | -3.35% |
| Count | 2,890 | 3,031 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.03 | -3.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartzog
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the Hartzog surname. In 2000, the majority of Hartzogs identified as White (81.9%), followed by Black (14.43%). By 2010, these percentages changed slightly with 80.53% identifying as White and 15.37% identifying as Black, representing a slight increase in the Black population. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders among Hartzogs declined by 28.57% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races witnessed an increase from 1.35% to 1.58%, while the Hispanic representation also grew from 1.45% to 1.68%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.45% in 2000 to 0.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 80.53% | -1.67% |
| Black | 14.43% | 15.37% | 6.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.68% | 15.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.58% | 17.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.53% | 17.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.3% | -28.57% |