Explore the Family Name Herst
The meaning of Herst
1. English: variant of Hurst. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name or nickname from Polish herszt ‘ringleader, chieftain’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herst saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,196 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 59,017 — a decline of 22.45%. The number of individuals with the Herst surname also decreased during this period, from 412 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, representing a drop of 16.75%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Herst per 100,000 fell by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #59,017 | -22.45% |
| Count | 412 | 343 | -16.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herst
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most of those carrying the Herst surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 1.81% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose slightly from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community within the Herst surname group showed a small increase of 1.58%. However, there was a noticeable decrease in those who identified themselves as Black, falling from 5.58% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.62% | 89.21% | 1.81% |
| Black | 5.58% | 3.79% | -32.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 3.21% | 1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 2.62% | 7.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |