Explore the Family Name Herner
The meaning of Herner
North German: habitational name for someone from Herne in Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Herner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herner has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Herner was ranked 36,189 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 41,359, a 14.29% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 585 in 2000 to 526 in 2010, showing a 10.09% reduction. The proportion of people named Herner per 100,000 also reduced from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, reflecting an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #41,359 | -14.29% |
| Count | 585 | 526 | -10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herner
In terms of ethnicity, information provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in the year 2000, most people with the surname Herner identified as White (94.87%), followed by Hispanic (2.22%) and Black (1.20%). By 2010, though the majority still identified as White (93.73%), there was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Black (2.28%) and Hispanic (2.28%). It's also interesting to note that in 2010, some people with the Herner surname began identifying with two or more races (1.33%), whereas in 2000, no such identification was recorded. There was a drop in those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0.85% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No Herners reported Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.73% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.28% | 2.7% |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.28% | 90% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |