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

Hargrow, 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 Hargrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hargrow in America

Hargrow is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hargrow surname appeared 453 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 Hargrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hargrow 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 Hargrow

The surname Hargrow has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hearg" and "graf," which together translate to "grove of heathen worship." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near a sacred grove or wooded area associated with pagan rituals.

The earliest recorded instance of the Hargrow surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hargrav." This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century. Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, Hargrow.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John Hargrow, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He was a prominent landowner and military commander who participated in several battles during the Hundred Years' War.

Another noteworthy individual was William Hargrow, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the 16th century. He was educated at Oxford University and later became the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bristol, where he made significant contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, the name Hargrow appeared in several parish records and historical documents across various counties in England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Kent. One such record mentions a Thomas Hargrow, a prosperous merchant who lived in the town of Hull during the late 1600s.

The Hargrow surname can also be traced to the village of Hargrave in Cheshire, England. It is believed that some bearers of the name may have originated from this area, with the name initially referring to the place of residence or origin.

Another prominent figure was John Hargrow, a renowned architect and builder who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including churches and grand estates, throughout the English countryside.

While the Hargrow surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English landscape and culture, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hargrow

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

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

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