Explore the Family Name Herskowitz
The meaning of Herskowitz
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hershkowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zvi, Moshe, Shraga, Avi, Avraham, Binyomin, Chaim, Channan, Eliezer, Hershel, Leibish.
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How common is the last name Herskowitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Herskowitz has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,200th, but by 2010, it had moved up to 36,525th position, marking a 1.81% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 564 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, signifying an 8.51% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.21 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #36,525 | 1.81% |
| Count | 564 | 612 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herskowitz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Herskowitz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly White. In 2000, 97.34% of Herskowitz were White, decreasing slightly to 96.90% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010, which is a significant 97.58% change. Data for other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.9% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.45% | 97.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |