Explore the Family Name Harvie
The meaning of Harvie
Scottish: variant of Harvey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harvie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harvie has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,904th most popular surname but fell to the 32,396th position by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 8.33%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 741 in 2000 to 710 in 2010, noting a drop of about 4.18%. In terms of proportions per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decrease from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #32,396 | -8.33% |
| Count | 741 | 710 | -4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harvie
In discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harvie, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals identifying with this name are of White descent, although the proportion decreased slightly from 91.36% in 2000 to 89.72% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity increased by 41.80%, albeit from a lower base, rising from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations saw decreases of 34.72% and 30.45% respectively. Interestingly, new ethnic identities have emerged within the surname group, with 0.85% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 3.66% acknowledging multiple races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 89.72% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.68% | 41.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 1.69% | -30.45% |
| Black | 2.16% | 1.41% | -34.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |