Explore the Family Name Herschel
The meaning of Herschel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of Hirsch. This surname is also found in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Herschel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herschel has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it fell to 80,419th, indicating a decline of 13.78%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also dropped from 258 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, marking an 8.53% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Herschel per 100k population also decreased by 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #80,419 | -13.78% |
| Count | 258 | 236 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herschel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Herschel identified themselves as White, even though there was a small decrease of 1.70% in this category from 2000 to 2010. During this time period, the representation of Herschel in the Hispanic community saw an increase of 40.59%, growing from 2.71% in 2000 to 3.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Blacks with this surname decreased by 18.06% over the decade. No individuals with the Herschel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 90.68% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.81% | 40.59% |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.54% | -18.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |