Explore the Family Name Herbein
The meaning of Herbein
German: unexplained. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Harpine. History: Peter Herbein arrived as a Palatine passenger on board the John and William in Philadelphia, PA, on October 17, 1732. He was born in Germany in 1712.
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How common is the last name Herbein in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herbein saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,301st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 94,730th rank, marking a decline of 13.72%. The count of individuals with the Herbein surname also dropped from 210 in 2000 to 193 in 2010, representing an 8.1% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Herbein surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.08 to 0.07 over the same period, reflecting a 12.5% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #94,730 | -13.72% |
| Count | 210 | 193 | -8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herbein
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals with the Herbein surname identified as White. In 2000, 99.05% of individuals with the surname Herbein were White, and this percentage slightly increased to 99.48% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Herbein surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Also, there were no instances of persons identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 99.48% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |