2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hartanto
An Indonesian surname meaning "abundant wealth" or "prosperity".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hartanto. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hartanto 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hartanto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hartanto, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hartanto
The surname Hartanto is of Indonesian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century when it first emerged as a surname in the region known as the Malay Archipelago. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "harta," which means "wealth" or "possessions," and the Indonesian suffix "-anto," which denotes a person's name or identity.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hartanto surname can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from the Javanese and Sundanese cultures of Indonesia. These documents often mentioned individuals with this name, indicating their societal status and affluence within their respective communities.
One notable historical reference to the Hartanto name is found in the "Babad Tanah Jawi," an ancient Javanese chronicle dating back to the 17th century. In this text, a prominent figure named Hartanto is described as a wealthy landowner and influential member of the local aristocracy.
During the colonial era in Indonesia, several individuals bearing the Hartanto surname gained recognition for their roles in trade, cultural preservation, and resistance against foreign occupation. One such figure was Raden Hartanto (1825-1892), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Surabaya who funded the construction of several mosques and educational institutions in the region.
Another notable Hartanto was Kyai Haji Hartanto (1860-1935), a renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual leader from Central Java. He played a pivotal role in preserving traditional Javanese culture and promoting religious education among the local population.
In the 20th century, the Hartanto surname continued to be associated with influential individuals in various fields. One such example is Soeharso Hartanto (1915-1996), a prominent Indonesian businessman and industrialist who founded several successful companies, including one of the largest automobile manufacturing firms in the country.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Toeti Heraty Noerhadi-Hartanto (1933-2004), a celebrated Indonesian author and journalist who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of her country. Her novels and short stories explored themes of social justice, feminism, and the complexities of Indonesian society.
While the Hartanto surname may not be as widespread as some other Indonesian surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and societal fabric of the Indonesian archipelago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hartanto
Among Census respondents with the surname Hartanto, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hartanto 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 Hartanto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.4% · 107
- White5.0% · 6
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hartanto
Hartanto 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+14 bearers (+13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,987 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.6%) | Up 4,987 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 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 Hartanto 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 | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hartanto bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hartanto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hartanto?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hartanto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hartanto?
Hartanto ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Hartanto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Hartanto.
Has Hartanto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hartanto went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hartanto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hartanto, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.4%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hartanto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hartanto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.4%), White (5.0%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Hartanto (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 Hartanto mean?
An Indonesian surname meaning "abundant wealth" or "prosperity". 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 Hartanto (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 common is the surname Hartanto?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Hartanto is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.