Explore the Family Name Herbers
The meaning of Herbers
German and Dutch: patronymic from Herbert. It is found mainly in Lower Saxony and across the Dutch border.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herbers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Herbers has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Herbers ranked as the 39,946th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 46,902nd spot, a dip of 17.41%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname dipped from 517 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, representing a decrease of 12.38%. The proportion of individuals with the Herbers surname per 100k also decreased by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #46,902 | -17.41% |
| Count | 517 | 453 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herbers
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Herbers saw slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. There wasn't any registered change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. The White ethnic group, which was predominant among people with the Herbers surname, experienced a small decrease from 97.87% in 2000 to 95.81% in 2010. However, there was an increase in the Hispanic category from 0% to 1.32% during this period. Moreover, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races went up by 14.81%, from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 95.81% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.55% | 14.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |