Explore the Family Name Herder
The meaning of Herder
1. English, Dutch, and German: occupational name for a herdsman or someone who tended a herd of domestic animals, from Middle English herder, Middle Dutch herder, harde(r), Middle Low German herder, Middle High German hertære. Compare Den Herder. 2. German: from the medieval personal name Herdher, composed of the elements hart ‘strong’ + heri, hari ‘army’. 3. South German: habitational name from either of two places called Herdern, near Freiburg and near Winterthur in Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Herder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Herder" has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 19,411 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 21,429, marking a decline of 10.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,290 in 2000 to 1,220 in 2010, a reduction of 5.43%. The proportion of the population that carries this surname per 100k fell by 14.58% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,411 | #21,429 | -10.4% |
| Count | 1,290 | 1,220 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herder
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Herder surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in demographics between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Herders who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 15.38%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities rose by 11.56%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 11.70%. The largest increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose sharply by 70.30%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Herders who identify as White saw a small decrease of 3.00%, and those who identify as Black dropped slightly by 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.91% | 75.57% | -3% |
| Black | 9.53% | 9.43% | -1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.29% | 9.26% | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.44% | 70.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.64% | 11.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.66% | -15.38% |