Explore the Family Name Hern
The meaning of Hern
English (Devon): variant of Hearn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hern has experienced a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 9576th most popular and decreased to 11079th in 2010, indicating a 15.7% decrease in rank. The count of people with the Hern surname also reduced from 3114 to 2865, marking an 8% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population fell from 1.15 to 0.97, registering a 15.65% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,576 | #11,079 | -15.7% |
| Count | 3,114 | 2,865 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 0.97 | -15.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hern
When considering the ethnicity associated with the Hern surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up by 95.08%) and Hispanic (up by 34.26%). Those reporting two or more races also rose by 32.20%, and there was a modest increase among those self-identifying as Black (up by 6.59%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (up by 15.09%). However, the percentage of individuals with the Hern surname identifying as White experienced a decline, dropping by 5.61% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.91% | 79.2% | -5.61% |
| Hispanic | 9.31% | 12.5% | 34.26% |
| Black | 3.34% | 3.56% | 6.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.34% | 32.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 1.22% | 15.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 1.19% | 95.08% |