Explore the Family Name Harvath
The meaning of Harvath
Americanized form of Hungarian (or Slovak, Czech) and Jewish (from Hungary) Horváth (see Horvath), Croatian and Slovenian Horvat, and possibly also Czech Charvát (see Charvat) or Slovak Chorvát (see Chorvat).
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How common is the last name Harvath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harvath has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Harvath was ranked 43,546th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 44,423rd. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname Harvath increased by 3.64%, from 467 in 2000 to 484 in 2010. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Harvath decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #44,423 | -2.01% |
| Count | 467 | 484 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harvath
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Harvath, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 96.79% identified as such in 2000 and 95.25% in 2010. The percentage change shows a minor decrease of 1.59%. The data also indicates that there was an increase in those identifying the surname Harvath as Hispanic, from 1.50% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 134%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.25% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.51% | 134% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |