Explore the Family Name Herget
The meaning of Herget
German: variant of Hergott or Hergert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herget in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herget saw minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,791 out of all surnames in the United States, while in 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 31,554. Despite this change in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.66% from 714 in 2000 to 733 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Herget per 100,000 residents decreased by 3.85%, marking a slight reduction in its relative popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #31,554 | -2.48% |
| Count | 714 | 733 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herget
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Herget identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those bearing the surname identified as white, with a slight increase of 0.25% over the decade. The second most common ethnic identity among those named Herget was Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 42.86% from 2000 to 2010. While a small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, no such identification was recorded in 2010. No individuals with the Herget surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 96.32% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |