Explore the Family Name Herskovitz
The meaning of Herskovitz
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hershkowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zelig, Aron, Izak, Jakob, Meyer, Nili. Hungarian Sandor, Bela, Zoltan, Aladar, Miklos.
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How common is the last name Herskovitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Herskovitz has seen a marked rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 50261 to 45569, indicating a growth of approximately 9.34%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, from 391 to 469, reflecting a significant increase of nearly 20%. The proportion of people with the Herskovitz surname per 100,000 people grew by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #45,569 | 9.34% |
| Count | 391 | 469 | 19.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herskovitz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Herskovitz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, comprising 97.19% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.23% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races made up 1.53% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. In 2010, a small percentage (1.92%) identified as Hispanic, a classification not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Herskovitz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 97.23% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |