Explore the Family Name Havard
The meaning of Havard
1. English and Welsh (Brecknockshire and Glamorgan): habitational name from Haverfordwest (Pembrokeshire), from Old English hæfer ‘goat’ + ford ‘ford’. 2. English and Welsh (Brecknockshire and Glamorgan): in some cases, the name may also be a variant of Hereford. 3. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hahward, composed of the elements hah, which is unexplained, and ward ‘guard’. 4. French: nickname from a derivative of Frankish haf ‘hook, pickaxe’ or of Old French have ‘pale, sickly’. Compare Avard.
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How common is the last name Havard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Havard's popularity has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Havard was ranked as the 9076th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved down slightly to 9314th place, representing a change of -2.62%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Havard surname increased from 3311 to 3495, showing a growth of 5.56%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 1.23 to 1.18, marking a -4.07% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,076 | #9,314 | -2.62% |
| Count | 3,311 | 3,495 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.23 | 1.18 | -4.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Havard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals intriguing trends about the individuals carrying the Havard surname. Individuals identifying as White remained the largest group over the decade, though their percentage dropped slightly from 89.19% to 87.64%. Those identifying as Black held steady at 7.73% in both years. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases, with the latter experiencing the largest increase of 76.19%, although they still represent a small fraction of total Havards. Additionally, more individuals identified as being of two or more ethnicities, seeing an increase from 1.03% to 1.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.19% | 87.64% | -1.74% |
| Black | 7.73% | 7.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.37% | 53.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.55% | 50.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.37% | 76.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.34% | 13.33% |