Explore the Family Name Her
The meaning of Her
1. Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Her or Heu clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters it is written 侯 (see Hou 1). Compare Herr 2 and Heu 1. 2. Korean: variant of Hŏ (see Ho 6). 3. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Herr. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Yang, Chang, Chong. Southeast Asian Pao, Vang, Chia, Chai, Chue, Kao, Pang, Tong, Kou, Shoua, Neng, Yeng, Tou, Seng, Xai, Yee, Cheng, Toua, Blong, Yer, Youa, Mai, Dang, Long, Thao, Bao, Kha, Pha, Mang, Cao, Da, Dao, Khia.
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How common is the last name Her in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Her saw a noticeable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 3159th most popular, moving up significantly to the 2404th spot in 2010, marking a 23.9 percent change. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 10,434 in 2000 to 15,089 by 2010, reflecting a substantial growth rate of 44.61 percent. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 3.87 in 2000 to 5.12 in 2010, indicating a 32.3 percent shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,159 | #2,404 | 23.9% |
| Count | 10,434 | 15,089 | 44.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.87 | 5.12 | 32.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Her
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that a majority of people with the surname Her identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group expanded from 91.53 percent in 2000 to 94.82 percent in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races declined sharply from 4.35 percent to 0.99 percent over the same period. A slight increase was noted among those identifying as White (from 1.53 percent to 1.55 percent) and Hispanic (from 2.08 percent to 2.37 percent). However, the percentage of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 41.03 percent and 66.67 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.53% | 94.82% | 3.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.37% | 13.94% |
| White | 1.53% | 1.55% | 1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 4.35% | 0.99% | -77.24% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.23% | -41.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.04% | -66.67% |