Explore the Family Name Herriges
The meaning of Herriges
German: from a short form of any of the many ancient Germanic personal names composed with hari, heri ‘army’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Mathias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herriges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Herriges experienced a small change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 46,758 to 47,186, indicating a decrease by nearly one percent. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased slightly, going from 428 to 450, which is a growth of 5.14%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #47,186 | -0.92% |
| Count | 428 | 450 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herriges
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Herriges also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The most prevalent ethnicity remained White, though it decreased slightly from 96.50% to 93.78%. There was a small uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.57% to 2.89%, a rise of 12.45%. The 2010 data also showed that some individuals with the Herriges surname began identifying with two or more races. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, all remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 93.78% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.89% | 12.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |