Explore the Family Name Herdina
The meaning of Herdina
Czech (northern Bohemia): flattering or ironic nickname from herdina, dialect form of Czech hrdina ‘hero’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herdina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herdina saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 81,700 to 83,834. Despite this downward shift in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 4.19%, with a total of 224 Herdinas recorded in 2010 compared to 215 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #83,834 | -2.61% |
| Count | 215 | 224 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herdina
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Herdina identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group showed a minor increase from 99% to 99.55% over the decade. There were no recorded changes in the other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the proportions remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.55% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |