Explore the Family Name Herlinger
The meaning of Herlinger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Herrlingen near Ulm. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin, Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Herlinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Herlinger experienced a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,019 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 95,955, marking a decline of around 16.99 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 214 to 190 during this decade, showing an 11.21 percent decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Herlinger name fell by 25 percent, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #95,955 | -16.99% |
| Count | 214 | 190 | -11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herlinger
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Herlinger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 96.73 percent and 96.32 percent respectively. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.42 percent over this period. In 2000, around 2.8 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as either Hispanic or Black in either year. Similarly, no representation was found for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.32% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 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% |