Explore the Family Name Hathorn
The meaning of Hathorn
English and Scottish (Wigtownshire): variant of Hawthorne.
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How common is the last name Hathorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hathorn has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hathorn ranked 13181 in popularity and increased to 13713 by 2010, marking a change of -4.04 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname Hathorn grew from 2125 in 2000 to 2207 in 2010, an increase of 3.86 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decline of -5.06 percent from 0.79 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,181 | #13,713 | -4.04% |
| Count | 2,125 | 2,207 | 3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.75 | -5.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hathorn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights. For those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no individuals with the Hathorn surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.41 and 0.36 percent respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also grew from 1.36 in 2000 to 1.54 in 2010, a rise of 13.24 percent. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 67.06 percent in 2000 to 64.39 percent in 2010. Similarly, Hispanic representation doubled from 1.27 percent to 2.54 percent. Black individuals made up 29.51 percent in 2000, growing to 30.77 percent by 2010, indicating a growth of 4.27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.06% | 64.39% | -3.98% |
| Black | 29.51% | 30.77% | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.54% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.54% | 13.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |