Explore the Family Name Herson
The meaning of Herson
1. English: variant of Hersom. 2. English: variant of Harston. 3. English: habitational name from Hearson in Swimbridge (Devon), probably from the genitive form of the surname Herring + Middle English ton ‘town, village, settlement’. 4. Jewish: perhaps a shortened form of German Herschsohn, a patronymic from Hersch (Yiddish Hersh). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mendel, Asher, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Herson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herson saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,320 in terms of prevalence with 497 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 45,495, reflecting a decrease of 10.1%. The count of people with the surname also declined by 5.43% during this period, from 497 to 470. The proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #45,495 | -10.1% |
| Count | 497 | 470 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herson
The ethnic distribution for the surname Herson also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the name identified as White, but this demographic decreased slightly from 91.15% to 89.79%. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.02% to 4.04%. Those identifying as Black reduced from 5.43% to 4.47%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 89.79% | -1.49% |
| Black | 5.43% | 4.47% | -17.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 4.04% | 33.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |