Explore the Family Name Herstein
The meaning of Herstein
German: habitational name from Herrstein in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Herstein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herstein has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742 in terms of most common surnames; by 2010, this had fallen to 82,044, a drop of 5.53%. However, in raw count, there was a minor increase in people with this surname, going from 229 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, a rise of 0.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #82,044 | -5.53% |
| Count | 229 | 230 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herstein
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, the Herstein surname is primarily associated with White ethnic identity, though there has been a slight shift over time. In 2000, 95.63% of people with this name identified as White, but this percentage fell to 90.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose to 5.65% in 2010, and those identifying with two or more races climbed to 2.17%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 90.43% | -5.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |