Find out how popular the last name Harge is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Harge.

Harge, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Harge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harge in America

Harge is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harge surname appeared 220 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Harge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harge to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Harge

The surname HARGE is believed to have originated in England during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "harg," which meant a heathen temple or sacred grove. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked at such sites.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1279, where a Walter de la Harge is mentioned as a landowner. The use of the prefix "de la" indicates a locational surname, suggesting that Walter may have been from a place called Harge or a similar name.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Harghe, Hargh, and Harghe, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions during that time. One notable bearer of the name was Richard Harge, a merchant from Bristol, who was recorded in the city's records in 1367.

During the 15th century, the name HARGE seemed to have spread to other parts of England. In the Subsidy Rolls of 1524, a William Harge is listed as a taxpayer in the county of Suffolk. Additionally, the 1538 Muster Roll of Somerset mentions a John Harge among the able-bodied men of the region.

In the 16th century, the surname HARGE appears to have been particularly concentrated in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Harge (c. 1520 - 1590), a landowner and member of the gentry from Harleston, Norfolk. His family's coat of arms, featuring three stags on a field of azure, can still be seen in the local church.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sir William Harge (c. 1570 - 1641), a member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of Norwich in 1619. He was known for his involvement in the city's civic affairs and his support for the Puritan cause.

As the centuries progressed, the HARGE surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name often working in professions such as agriculture, trade, and crafts. Notable examples include Richard Harge (1685 - 1752), a respected weaver from Gloucestershire, and Elizabeth Harge (1792 - 1867), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Yorkshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harge

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Harge.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Harge was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Harge has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Harge was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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