Explore the Family Name Harvell
The meaning of Harvell
English (Dorset): habitational name either from Harefield (Middlesex) or from Harvel near Rochester (Kent). The Middlesex placename derives from Old English here ‘army’ + feld ‘open country’, while the Kent placename comes from Old English heorot ‘hart, stag’ + feld. Compare Hairfield.
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How common is the last name Harvell in the United States?
The surname Harvell, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 7530th, but dropped to 7750th by 2010, showing a -2.92% change. Despite this, the actual count of people with the last name Harvell increased from 4074 to 4284, showing a growth rate of 5.15%. However, when adjusted for the U.S. population, the proportion of individuals with the Harvell surname per 100k decreased by -3.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,530 | #7,750 | -2.92% |
| Count | 4,074 | 4,284 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.45 | -3.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harvell
Regarding the ethnicity distribution of those named Harvell, the Decennial U.S. Census reports shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname remained White, although it decreased slightly from 72.24% to 69.58%. The Black community marked an increase from 24.05% to 25.40%. Hispanic representation also increased from 1.35% to 2.01%. Notably, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 50%, though still represented only 0.33% of all Harvells. Individuals of Two or more races marked a 20.00% increase, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities grew by 33.67%, yet still representing a small fraction of all Harvells.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.24% | 69.58% | -3.68% |
| Black | 24.05% | 25.4% | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.01% | 48.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.38% | 20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 1.31% | 33.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.33% | 50% |