Explore the Family Name Herber
The meaning of Herber
German and Dutch: variant of Herbert.
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How common is the last name Herber in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herber saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Herber was ranked as the 14,550th most common surname in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 18,523rd, marking a decrease of 27.31%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with the Herber surname also dropped during this period, falling from 1,878 in 2000 to 1,490 in 2010—a 20.66% decrease. The proportion of people with the Herber surname per 100,000 residents likewise decreased by 27.14%, going from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,550 | #18,523 | -27.31% |
| Count | 1,878 | 1,490 | -20.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.51 | -27.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herber
The ethnic identity associated with the Herber surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Herbers (92.01%) identified as White, but this percentage fell slightly to 89.19% in 2010. The Hispanic population among Herbers increased during this period, growing from 5.59% in 2000 to 7.92% in 2010, a notable increase of 41.68%. Meanwhile, the Black population with the Herber surname increased marginally from 0.75% to 0.87%. Additionally, new ethnic identities emerged among Herbers between the two censuses: Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were at 0 in 2000, were represented among Herbers in 2010, accounting for 0.74% and 0.60% respectively. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased, moving from 0.80% to 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 89.19% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 7.92% | 41.68% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0.87% | 16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.67% | -16.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |