Explore the Family Name Hertweck
The meaning of Hertweck
1. South German: metonymic occupational name for a baker, from Middle High German hert ‘hard’ + wecke ‘roll, biscuit’. 2. German: variant of Hartwig. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Hertweck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Hertweck' has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372nd most popular, but by 2010, it had slightly dropped to being the 72,568th most common surname, marking a modest decline of 1.68%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 255 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09, indicating that the surname's popularity relative to the overall population did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #72,568 | -1.68% |
| Count | 255 | 268 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hertweck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly white demographic associated with the Hertweck surname. In 2000, approximately 99.22% of individuals with this surname identified as white. By 2010, this percentage had experienced a slight decrease to 97.01%, representing a change of -2.23%. There were no recorded instances of individuals carrying the Hertweck surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.01% | -2.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |