Explore the Family Name Herrod
The meaning of Herrod
English: variant of Herod.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herrod in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herrod has seen a slight decline in rank from 14,831 in 2000 to 14,866 in 2010, a change of -0.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.62% during the same period, rising from 1,834 to 1,992. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,831 | #14,866 | -0.24% |
| Count | 1,834 | 1,992 | 8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herrod
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts within the Herrod population from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 22.02% and 10.51% respectively. Those identifying as White also saw a decrease of 7.49%. On the other hand, the number of people with the Herrod surname identifying as Black increased by 6.75%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose by 12.92%. The most marked increase was seen in individuals identifying with two or more races, going up by a considerable 161.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.76% | 52.51% | -7.49% |
| Black | 34.24% | 36.55% | 6.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 3.71% | 161.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.09% | 3.66% | -10.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.71% | 12.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0.85% | -22.02% |