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

Hargrove, 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 Hargrove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hargrove in America

Hargrove is the 1764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hargrove surname appeared 20,360 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Hargrove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hargrove 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 Hargrove

The surname Hargrove is of English origin, deriving from a place name that refers to a geographical location in the West Midlands county of Shropshire. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning "hare" and "graf" meaning "grove" or "copse," indicating a wooded area where hares were abundant.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Shropshire Pipe Rolls of 1260 as "Haregroue." This early spelling variation demonstrates the connection to the area and the etymology of the name. Over time, the name evolved into its modern form of Hargrove.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct references to the surname Hargrove. However, the place name Haregreave is mentioned in connection with Shropshire, providing further evidence of the name's origins in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name was John Hargrove, who was born around 1450 in Shropshire. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the area for several generations.

Another notable figure was Sir William Hargrove (1512-1588), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Protestant Reformation. He played a role in the religious and political events of the 16th century and was known for his loyalty to Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, Edward Hargrove (1635-1703) was a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Fulham in Middlesex. He was known for his theological writings and his contributions to the Church of England.

During the 18th century, Samuel Hargrove (1727-1811) was a prominent merchant and philanthropist in London. He amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures and was known for his charitable donations to various causes, including the founding of a school for underprivileged children.

In the literary world, the name is associated with the English author and dramatist John Hargrove (1771-1846), who wrote several plays and novels during the early 19th century. His most notable work was the novel "The Wandering Jew," which explored themes of religious intolerance and persecution.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Hargrove, demonstrating its enduring presence and connection to various regions, professions, and historical events across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hargrove

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

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 Hargrove 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 Hargrove 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 Hargrove was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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