Explore the Family Name Herdon
The meaning of Herdon
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Herdon has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692nd in popularity but rose to the 52,851st spot by 2010, a growth of almost 10%. Additionally, the number of individuals carrying the Herdon surname has grown as well, with an increase of 21.36% from 323 in 2000 to 392 in 2010. This change also led to a slight rise in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #52,851 | 9.95% |
| Count | 323 | 392 | 21.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herdon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Herdon from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White grew by 6.15%, rising from 70.9% to 75.26%. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 2.79% to 3.06%. On the other hand, there was a decline in the percentage of Black individuals with the surname, decreasing by 8.41% from 19.5% to 17.86%. Moreover, a new appearance was made by those identifying as Hispanic, which composed 2.30% in 2010, compared to none in 2000. However, the data for those who identify as either two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 75.26% | 6.15% |
| Black | 19.5% | 17.86% | -8.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.79% | 3.06% | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |