Explore the Family Name Hirschey
The meaning of Hirschey
1. German: variant of Hirschy. 2. Jewish (American): variant of Hershey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirschey in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Hirschey in the United States has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the rank of the Hirschey surname was 55,003, but it improved to 52,169 by 2010, representing a 5.15% increase. The count for individuals with this surname also rose from 350 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, which is an increase of 13.71%. However, the proportion of the Hirschey surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #52,169 | 5.15% |
| Count | 350 | 398 | 13.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirschey
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Hirschey surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.00% identified as White and this number slightly decreased to 93.72% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 20.06%, from 3.14% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. The data also shows a new development in 2010, where 1.51% identified as Hispanic, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. No individuals with the Hirschey surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93.72% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 3.77% | 20.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |