Explore the Family Name Herczeg
The meaning of Herczeg
Hungarian form of German Herzog. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Imre, Laszlo, Tibor, Attila, Ferenc, Gaza, Istvan, Janos.
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How common is the last name Herczeg in the United States?
The surname Herczeg, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 55,609th in 2000 and 58,876th in 2010, it experienced a popularity drop of 5.87%. The total count of people with this surname also slightly declined from 345 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, a change of -0.29%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also diminished by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #58,876 | -5.87% |
| Count | 345 | 344 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herczeg
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Herczeg is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, this association increased by 1.20% from 95.65% to 96.80%. The proportion of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races decreased by 14.29%, going from 2.03% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.74% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 96.8% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.74% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |