Explore the Family Name Harvilla
The meaning of Harvilla
Rusyn (from Slovakia): metathesized (in most cases probably Americanized) form of Havrilla. The surname Harvilla is very rare in Slovakia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harvilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harvilla witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 70,679th in terms of prevalence, while by 2010, it had dropped to the 85,357th spot. This represents a drop of 20.77%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 258 to 219, a 15.12% decline. The proportion per 100k people similarly fell by 30%, from 0.1 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #85,357 | -20.77% |
| Count | 258 | 219 | -15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harvilla
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Harvilla. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name being associated with those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White showed a minor decrease, from 97.67% in 2000 to 96.80% in 2010, demonstrating a slight diversification within the holders of the Harvilla surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.8% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |