Explore the Family Name Herrell
The meaning of Herrell
English (Norfolk) and Irish: variant of Harrell. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Herrell in the United States?
According to data from the decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herrell saw a slight decrease in its rank from 11245 in 2000 to 11543 in 2010, marking a change of -2.65%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.46%, from 2582 to 2723 within the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined from 0.96 to 0.92, indicating a -4.17% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,245 | #11,543 | -2.65% |
| Count | 2,582 | 2,723 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.92 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herrell
In terms of ethnic identity, the decennial U.S. Census data shows an increase in diversity among those bearing the Herrell surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.16%, while those belonging to two or more races rose by 14.57%. However, the majority still identified as White, though there was a minor decrease of 2.12%. The Hispanic population with the Herrell surname saw an increase of 32.02%, whereas Black population showed a rise of 9.23%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased, showing the highest growth rate at 62.00%, albeit from a smaller base.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89% | 87.11% | -2.12% |
| Black | 6.39% | 6.98% | 9.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.35% | 32.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.73% | 14.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.03% | 27.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.81% | 62% |