Explore the Family Name Herwig
The meaning of Herwig
German and Dutch: from an ancient Germanic personal name, composed of the elements heri, hari ‘army’ + wīg ‘war’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Gerhardt, Helmut, William Otto.
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How common is the last name Herwig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on popularity, the surname Herwig ranked 23,884 in 2000 and slightly fell to 24,855 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.07%. In terms of the count, however, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 987 to 1001 during this time period, reflecting an increase of 1.42%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased from 0.37 to 0.34, showing a drop of 8.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,884 | #24,855 | -4.07% |
| Count | 987 | 1,001 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herwig
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Herwig surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.67% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.81% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased, from 0.81% to 0.90%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.2% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.1% | 159.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.9% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |