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

Harvin, 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 Harvin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harvin in America

Harvin is the 11308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harvin surname appeared 2,793 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Harvin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harvin 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 Harvin

The surname HARVIN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hærfest," which means "harvest." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a harvester or farmer.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HARVIN can be found in historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, there are mentions of individuals with the surname HARVIN in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1273 and the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279.

In the 16th century, the surname HARVIN appeared in various spellings, such as Harvyn, Harveyn, and Harvine, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time. One notable individual with this surname was William Harvine, a merchant from London who was granted a coat of arms in 1568.

The HARVIN surname can also be traced to various place names in England, such as Harvin in Dorset and Harvington in Worcestershire. These place names likely contributed to the development and spread of the surname in different regions.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname HARVIN. One example is Sir John Harvin (1591-1667), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Shropshire in the 17th century. Another is Thomas Harvin (1663-1735), an English clergyman and author who published several religious works during his lifetime.

Other individuals with the HARVIN surname include:

1. Robert Harvin (1718-1792), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
2. Elizabeth Harvin (1792-1870), an English writer and poet known for her works on nature and rural life.
3. James Harvin (1823-1901), a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Glasgow during the 19th century.
4. Henry Harvin (1856-1924), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Harvin Foundation for Education.
5. Margaret Harvin (1902-1988), a British artist and sculptor known for her abstract works and participation in the Modernist movement.

While the surname HARVIN may have evolved over time and been influenced by various factors, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it likely began as an occupational surname related to harvesting and farming.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harvin

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

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

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