Explore the Family Name Herrity
The meaning of Herrity
Irish: variant of Harrity.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herrity in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herrity has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Herrity ranked 66,676 in terms of frequency and was borne by approximately 277 individuals, representing about 0.1 per 100,000 people in the population. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 75,317 and the count of individuals with the surname decreased to 256, a drop of 7.58%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname Herrity per 100,000 people also fell by 10% to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #75,317 | -12.96% |
| Count | 277 | 256 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herrity
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Herrity is predominantly White, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.83% of those with the surname identified as White, though this fraction slightly decreased to 97.27% by 2010. The percentage of Herrity individuals who identify as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the data remaining suppressed or at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 97.27% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.95% | 7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |