Explore the Family Name Hertig
The meaning of Hertig
German: variant of Hertwig. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Urs. Scandinavian Lars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hertig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hertig showed an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 56,826th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 55,121st spot. This represents a 3.0% growth in rank. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 336 to 373, showing an 11.01% increase. The proportion of people named Hertig per 100k also increased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #55,121 | 3% |
| Count | 336 | 373 | 11.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hertig
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Hertig are identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.92% of Hertigs were White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 96.25% by 2010. There was no significant change in ethnic identity for Hertigs who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010, with all these categories staying at 0%. Interestingly, by 2010, a small fraction (1.34%) of people with the Hertig surname began identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.25% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |