Explore the Family Name Heerdt
The meaning of Heerdt
German and Dutch: variant of Herdt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heerdt in the United States?
The surname Heerdt saw a slight rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Heerdt ranked as the 64,934th most popular surname, with 286 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 63,873rd and the count increased to 312, indicating a change of 1.63 in rank and a 9.09% increase in people with this surname. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #63,873 | 1.63% |
| Count | 286 | 312 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heerdt
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Heerdt identified their ethnicity as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased slightly from 95.10% to 96.79%. In 2000, 2.80% identified as Hispanic, falling to 2.24% in 2010. Those who identified as two or more races made up 2.10% of the Heerdt population in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Heerdt surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 96.79% | 1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.24% | -20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |