Explore the Family Name Herzer
The meaning of Herzer
1. German (Thuringia): habitational name for someone from the Harz Mountains. 2. South German: occupational name for a gatherer of resin, from an agent derivative of Middle High German herzen ‘to cover with resin or tar’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Herz 3 and 4. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Horst.
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How common is the last name Herzer in the United States?
The Herzer surname saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 37,319, but by 2010, it had fallen to 39,607 - a decrease of 6.13%. The overall count of individuals with the Herzer surname also slightly decreased during this decade, dropping from 562 to 555, marking a dip of 1.25%. Correspondingly, the proportion of Herzers per 100,000 people reduced by 9.52%, moving from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #39,607 | -6.13% |
| Count | 562 | 555 | -1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herzer
In terms of its ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Herzer surname identify as White, which increased slightly from 90.93% in 2000 to 91.89% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic showed a marginal increase of 1.07%, going from 3.74% to 3.78%. There were no Herzers who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races declined significantly from 2.14% to 1.08%, a drop of nearly half (-49.53%). Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went down by 17.35%, shrinking from 1.96% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.93% | 91.89% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 3.78% | 1.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.96% | 1.62% | -17.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.08% | -49.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |