Explore the Family Name Hirning
The meaning of Hirning
South German: habitational name from a place in Swabia so named with Middle High German hurn ‘mire, swamp’ (see Hirn). Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhardt.
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How common is the last name Hirning in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hirning has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hirning was ranked 74,957 in popularity and had 240 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 89,403 and the count decreased to 207, indicating a decrease in popularity by 19.27% and a decrease in count by 13.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.09 to 0.07, marking a drop of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #89,403 | -19.27% |
| Count | 240 | 207 | -13.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirning
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hirning from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 95% of the bearers identified as white, which slightly dropped to 91.3% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went from 2.92% in 2000 to no recorded bearers in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded bearers of this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, by 2010, 2.9% of the bearers identified with two or more races- a category that was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 91.3% | -3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |