Explore the Family Name Hereth
The meaning of Hereth
German: 1. habitational name from a place called Herreth near Bamberg, Bavaria. 2. from the ancient Germanic personal name Harihard, composed of the elements hari, heri ‘army’ + hard ‘strong, hardy’.
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How common is the last name Hereth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hereth" has seen a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,450th most popular surname, whereas in 2010 it rose to the 62,903rd position, marking a 0.86% change. The count of people with this surname also increased by 8.16%, going from 294 in 2000 to 318 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #62,903 | 0.86% |
| Count | 294 | 318 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hereth
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hereth", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.60% identified as White, and the number slightly decreased to 96.23% in 2010. The proportion identifying as belonging to two or more races declined by 7.65% during the same period, from 1.70% to 1.57%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.23% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.57% | -7.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |