Explore the Family Name Hirchert
The meaning of Hirchert
North German: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: German Georg, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hirchert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hirchert saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,301st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 84,463rd. Despite this slight decrease in rank, the number of individuals with the Hirchert surname actually increased from 210 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #84,463 | -1.39% |
| Count | 210 | 222 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirchert
The Decennial U.S. Census's ethnicity data for the surname Hirchert reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.57% identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 96.4% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new appearance of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 3.15% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 96.4% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |