2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haarmeyer
A habitational name for someone from a place named Haarmeyer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Haarmeyer. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haarmeyer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Haarmeyer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haarmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haarmeyer
The surname Haarmeyer has its origins in Germany, specifically in the northern region of Lower Saxony. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Saxon words "har" meaning hair and "meyer" meaning a farmer or landowner.
The earliest known record of the surname Haarmeyer dates back to 1327, where it appears in a land registry document from the town of Lüneburg. In this document, a man named Hinrich Haarmeyer is listed as a landowner in the neighboring village of Bardowick.
Over the next few centuries, the name appears sporadically in various records from the region, such as church registers, tax rolls, and guild records. Variations in the spelling include Harmeyer, Haarmeier, and Haarmeijer, reflecting the fluidity of surnames during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Haarmeyer was Johann Haarmeyer, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Bremen. He was born in 1512 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance until his death in 1584.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Christoph Haarmeyer, a Lutheran theologian and author born in 1655 in the town of Stade. He wrote several influential works on theology and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his life, passing away in 1718.
During the 18th century, the Haarmeyer family gained recognition in the field of agriculture and land management. Joachim Haarmeyer, born in 1712, was a respected farmer and landowner in the village of Uelzen. His son, Heinrich Haarmeyer (1745-1822), continued the family's legacy and became a renowned expert in animal husbandry and crop cultivation.
In the 19th century, the name Haarmeyer was also associated with the arts. Anna Haarmeyer (1828-1901), born in Hamburg, was a celebrated painter and sculptor known for her beautiful landscapes and portraiture. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Germany and gained widespread recognition during her lifetime.
While the surname Haarmeyer has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insight into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the German cultural context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haarmeyer
Among Census respondents with the surname Haarmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Haarmeyer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haarmeyer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haarmeyer
Haarmeyer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,364 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,364 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 3,245 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haarmeyer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #149,446 | -2.2% |
| Count | 113 | 110 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haarmeyer bearers went from 113 to 110 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 3,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #149,446.
FAQ
Haarmeyer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haarmeyer?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Haarmeyer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Haarmeyer?
Haarmeyer ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Haarmeyer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haarmeyer.
Has Haarmeyer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haarmeyer went from 113 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Haarmeyer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haarmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haarmeyer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haarmeyer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haarmeyer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haarmeyer mean?
A habitational name for someone from a place named Haarmeyer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haarmeyer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Haarmeyer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.