Explore the Family Name Herschell
The meaning of Herschell
Altered form of German Herschel. This form of the surname is also found in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herschell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herschell has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 86,341st most popular surname and it fell to the 99,845th spot in 2010, indicating a decline of 15.64 percent. The number of individuals with the Herschell surname also dipped from 201 in 2000 to 181 in 2010, showing a drop of approximately 9.95 percent. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname reduced by 14.29 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #99,845 | -15.64% |
| Count | 201 | 181 | -9.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herschell
The Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting facts about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Herschell. In 2000, Whites made up the majority of those bearing the Herschell surname with 91.04 percent, which decreased slightly to 90.61 percent in 2010. There were no Herschells of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity recorded in either year. Individuals identifying with two or more races accounted for 4.48 percent of Herschells in 2000, declining to 3.87 percent in 2010. The percentage of Black Herschells noticed a significant change from 2.49 percent in 2000 to none reported in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw no change, remaining at 0 percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.04% | 90.61% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 4.48% | 3.87% | -13.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |