Explore the Family Name Herbig
The meaning of Herbig
German: variant of Herwig. Some characteristic forenames: German Hannelore, Jodel, Othmar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herbig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herbig saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 25,775th most common name, dropping to the 25,902nd position by 2010 — a decrease of 0.49%. However, the total count of individuals with the Herbig surname actually increased from 897 to 949, registering a growth of 5.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined slightly by 3.03%, moving from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,902 | -0.49% |
| Count | 897 | 949 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herbig
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with the Herbig surname in both 2000 and 2010, though their percentage declined slightly from 94.87% to 93.47%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among Herbigs rose significantly by 39.74%, increasing from 2.34% to 3.27%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, with an increase of 38.92%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a slight growth, from 0.67% to 0.74%. There were no individuals with the Herbig surname who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.47% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.27% | 39.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.32% | 38.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.74% | 10.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |