Explore the Family Name Herres
The meaning of Herres
German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Heinrich. In Germany, this surname was Latinized as Henrici.
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How common is the last name Herres in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herres witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 54,522 and increased to 55,841 in 2010. This shows a decline of 2.42% in its rank. The count, however, rose marginally from 354 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, representing an increase of 3.67%. The proportion of the Herres surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 7.69% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #55,841 | -2.42% |
| Count | 354 | 367 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herres
The ethnic identity associated with the Herres surname also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 93.5% identified as White which decreased slightly to 90.19% in 2010. However, the percentage of Hispanics with the Herres surname significantly increased from 2.82% in 2000 to 6.54% in 2010, marking a growth of 131.91%. The Black community represented 1.41% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 1.36% by 2010. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed, while the percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped to zero by 2010 after being at 1.98% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 90.19% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 6.54% | 131.91% |
| Black | 1.41% | 1.36% | -3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |