Explore the Family Name Hersch
How common is the last name Hersch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hersch saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hersch ranked as the 24,584th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it fell to the 26,471st spot, marking a drop in popularity of 7.68%. The number of individuals carrying the Hersch surname also decreased during this decade from 953 to 922, a reduction of 3.25%. The proportion of Herschs per 100,000 people in the population also dropped 11.43% during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,584 | #26,471 | -7.68% |
| Count | 953 | 922 | -3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hersch
Ethnically, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the Hersch surname predominantly identifies with white ethnicity, with 97.06% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.77% by 2010. A small percentage of the Hersch surname identified as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 1.05% to 2.17% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.36% to 1.19%. There was a minor emergence of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity from no recorded presence in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. No Herschs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 95.77% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.17% | 106.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.19% | -12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |