Explore the Family Name Hehr
The meaning of Hehr
German: variant of Heer 1 and 3, but in some instances a nickname either from hëher ‘jay’, or from Middle High German hēr ‘distinguished, proud’. Some characteristic forenames: German Elfriede, Erhart, Horst, Milbert.
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How common is the last name Hehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hehr has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,232 with a count of 584. This number increased slightly by 2010, with the surname climbing up to rank 36,154 due to an increase in count to 620, reflecting a growth rate of 6.16 percent. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, when evaluated in terms of proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a minor decrease by 4.55 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #36,154 | 0.22% |
| Count | 584 | 620 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hehr
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hehr based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's observed that individuals with this surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.95 percent of people with the surname Hehr identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.19 percent by 2010. The data from 2010 also shows a visible increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.20 percent in 2000 to 2.42 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity from zero in 2000 to 2.74 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races remained negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 94.19% | -3.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.42% | 101.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |