Explore the Family Name Harvel
The meaning of Harvel
English: variant of Harvell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harvel in the United States?
The surname Harvel has seen a decline in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Harvel was ranked as the 26,761st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 30,767. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 855 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, marking an 11.46% decrease. The proportion of people named Harvel per 100,000 residents decreased by 18.75%, from 0.32 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #30,767 | -14.97% |
| Count | 855 | 757 | -11.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harvel
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Harvel saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.47% to 88.24%. There was a significant increase in those reporting two or more races, from 1.40% to 2.77%. The proportion of Hispanic holders of the Harvel surname rose modestly from 2.22% to 2.38%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 6.08% to 5.02%. No change was reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.47% | 88.24% | -1.37% |
| Black | 6.08% | 5.02% | -17.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.77% | 97.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.38% | 7.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |