Explore the Family Name Hertenstein
The meaning of Hertenstein
German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of various places so called in Switzerland, or from a castle so named near Sigmaringen in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Hertenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hertenstein had a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,239th most common surname, and by 2010, it moved up slightly to the 35,203rd position. This represented a minor change of 0.1 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period from 605 people to 640, marking a growth of 5.79 percent. However, when examining the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Hertenstein surname remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #35,203 | 0.1% |
| Count | 605 | 640 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hertenstein
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hertenstein surname identify as White. This demographic represented 97.85 percent in 2000, though it decreased somewhat to 94.84 percent by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.32 percent in 2000 to 2.66 percent in 2010, showing an impressive growth of 101.52 percent. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, a small group (1.09 percent) reported having two or more racial identities, a category not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 94.84% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.66% | 101.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |