Explore the Family Name Hersom
The meaning of Hersom
English (Essex): of Norman origin, from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Hersent, Hersant (from ancient Germanic Herisint, consisting of the elements hari ‘army’ + swinth ‘strong, fast’). In addition, the surname was brought to England in the 16th century by Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution in France and the Low Countries.
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How common is the last name Hersom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hersom has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hersom was ranked 25,374th in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 26,747th, representing a 5.41 percent decline. The total count of individuals with this name also decreased slightly from 916 to 910 during that decade, equating to a minor reduction of 0.66 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Hersom per 100,000 population dropped from 0.34 to 0.31, a dip of 8.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,374 | #26,747 | -5.41% |
| Count | 916 | 910 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hersom
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hersom surname. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of 94.65 percent identified as White, which increased marginally to 94.73 percent by 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities grew by 22.22 percent over ten years, from 1.53 percent to 1.87 percent. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with the Hersom surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 at 1.10 percent, while it was absent in 2000. The Hispanic population remained fairly steady, showing a fractional increase from 1.53 percent to 1.54 percent. However, those who identified as Black dropped to zero in 2010 after being at 1.20 percent in 2000. No individual identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 94.73% | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.87% | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.54% | 0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |