Explore the Family Name Hierholzer
The meaning of Hierholzer
South German: habitational name for someone from Hierholz, near St. Blasien. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Hierholzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hierholzer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hierholzer ranked 42,217 in popularity with a count of 484 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had risen slightly to 41,234 with 528 people carrying the surname – a change of 2.33 in ranking and an increase of approximately 9.09% in count. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #41,234 | 2.33% |
| Count | 484 | 528 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hierholzer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Hierholzer surname showed a predominantly White identity in both 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there was a slight decrease of 0.50 in White identity from 96.69% to 96.21%, the Hispanic identity experienced a surge of 17.24% rising from 1.45% to 1.70%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a rise, albeit from 0% to 1.70%. However, there was a full drop of the Two or More Races category from 1.24% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native maintained a 0.00% representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.21% | -0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.7% | 17.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |