2000
#55,376
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 347
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Harvick
A variant of the surname Harwick, derived from a location name meaning "hare farm."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 388 Americans carry the last name Harvick. That puts it at #63,720 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 883,387 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Harvick 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
388
1 in 883,387
Census rank
#63,720
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
338
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 338 bearers of the surname Harvick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63720th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Harvick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Harvick
The surname HARVICK is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hærfæst" and "wīc," meaning "army camp" or "dwelling place." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or was associated with a military encampment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARVICK can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and settlements in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Heruuic," which is believed to be an early spelling variation.
During the 13th century, the name HARVICK appeared in various historical records and documents, often associated with locations in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. For example, in 1279, a Sir William de Harvick was recorded as owning lands in the village of Harwick, near Lincoln.
In the 16th century, the name HARVICK was also found in the parish records of the village of Harwick, near the town of Doncaster in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have originated from or been associated with this particular location.
One notable figure bearing the surname HARVICK was John Harvick (1567-1638), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic contributions to the city.
Another individual of historical significance was Mary Harvick (1624-1698), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Harwick in Lincolnshire. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely sought after in the region.
In the 18th century, the name HARVICK appeared in the records of the East India Company, with William Harvick (1712-1784) serving as a captain in the company's maritime fleet. He is believed to have been involved in several voyages to India and the Far East.
The 19th century saw the birth of Sir Edward Harvick (1838-1912), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the surname HARVICK, demonstrating its long-standing presence and significance across various regions and periods in England's history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Harvick
Among Census respondents with the surname Harvick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Harvick 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 Harvick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 298
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 19
- Two or more races5.3% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Harvick
Harvick 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
#60,196
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 335
-12 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 4,820 places
2020
#63,720
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 338
+3 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 3,524 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #55,376 | 347 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #60,196 | 335 | 0.11 | -12 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,820 places |
| 2020 | #63,720 | 338 | 0.11 | +3 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 3,524 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 Harvick 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 | #60,196 | #63,720 | -5.9% |
| Count | 335 | 338 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 2.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Harvick bearers went from 335 to 338 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 3,524 positions in the national ranking, going from #60,196 to #63,720.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Harvick
FAQ
Harvick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Harvick?
Name Census estimates that about 388 living Americans carry the surname Harvick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 883,387 residents.
How common is Harvick?
Harvick ranks #63,720 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 338 people with the surname Harvick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (388), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Harvick.
Has Harvick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Harvick went from 335 recorded bearers to 338. That is an increase of 3 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #60,196 to #63,720.
What does the Census say about the background of Harvick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Harvick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (5.3%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Harvick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (298 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Harvick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (5.3%). 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 Harvick (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 Harvick mean?
A variant of the surname Harwick, derived from a location name meaning "hare farm." 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 Harvick (0.11 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 people share the surname Harvick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.