Explore the Family Name Hertzberg
The meaning of Hertzberg
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Herzberg. 2. Swedish: from German Herzberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arie, Hyman, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hertzberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hertzberg has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 24,083 and by 2010, it had dropped to 25,902, reflecting a 7.55% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 977 in 2000 to 949 in 2010, a reduction of 2.87%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Hertzberg surname per 100,000 population fell by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #25,902 | -7.55% |
| Count | 977 | 949 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hertzberg
Analyzing the ethnic identity of those with the Hertzberg surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals who carry the Hertzberg surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 98.06% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic and individuals identifying with two or more races saw significant increases of 142.62% and 131.71% respectively. There was also a minor emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander affiliation within the group in 2010, while the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 95.89% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.9% | 131.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.48% | 142.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |