Explore the Family Name Herscher
The meaning of Herscher
1. German: variant of Harscher (see Harsch). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Hersch. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Herrscher ‘ruler, sovereign’.
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How common is the last name Herscher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herscher saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Herscher ranked 70,906th among all surnames, but it fell to 77,012th place in 2010, showing an 8.61% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 257 to 249 during this period, representing a 3.11% drop. The proportion of individuals named Herscher per 100k people also declined by 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #77,012 | -8.61% |
| Count | 257 | 249 | -3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herscher
The Decennial U.S. Census's data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Herscher reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 96.89% of individuals with the Herscher surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.19% in 2010. There was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either year. However, the data did show a new occurrence of Herschers identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 2.41% of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 97.19% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| 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% |