Explore the Family Name Ter Hark
The meaning of Ter Hark
Perhaps an altered form of Dutch Ter Haak, a variant of Ten Haken.
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How common is the last name Ter Hark in the United States?
The surname Ter Hark has seen a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 59,916th most popular, while in 2010 it rose slightly to rank 59,742nd. This represents a change of approximately 0.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 315 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, a growth rate of 7.3%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, representing a drop of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #59,742 | 0.29% |
| Count | 315 | 338 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ter Hark
In terms of ethnicity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the Ter Hark surname identified as white. In 2000, 98.41% of Ter Harks were white, decreasing slightly to 96.45% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname in either year. Interestingly, the census showed that by 2010, 2.37% of individuals with the Ter Hark surname identified as Hispanic, where there had been none in 2000. No individuals identified as being of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 96.45% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |