Explore the Family Name Haer
The meaning of Haer
1. North German and Dutch: variant of Haar 1. 2. German (Här): variant of Hähr, from Middle High German heher ‘jay (the bird)’. Some characteristic forenames: German Georg, Otto.
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How common is the last name Haer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haer has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,046 in terms of frequency but climbed to 58,604 by 2010, reflecting a popularity increase of 5.55%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 302 to 346 during this period, an increase of 14.57%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Haer per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population rose by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #58,604 | 5.55% |
| Count | 302 | 346 | 14.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing the surname Haer identified as White, with percentages rising slightly from 94.70% to 95.38%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 2.65% to 2.31%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small growth, from 1.66% to 1.73%. There were no recorded changes for those who identified as being two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 95.38% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.65% | 2.31% | -12.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.73% | 4.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |