Explore the Family Name Hirschman
The meaning of Hirschman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hirsch 2 and 3. 2. Altered form of German Hirschmann. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Avrom, Kolman, Meyer, Mordechai, Shaya.
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How common is the last name Hirschman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hirschman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 17,483 to 18,550, an overall change of -6.1%. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with only a minute increase from 1,486 in 2000 to 1,487 in 2010. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.55 in 2000 decreasing to 0.5 in 2010, a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,483 | #18,550 | -6.1% |
| Count | 1,486 | 1,487 | 0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.5 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirschman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hirschman, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals identifying as White accounted for 96.1%, but this decreased slightly to 93.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.61 to 0.67. The most significant increase was seen in the Hispanic category, which surged from 1.55% to 3.7%, a dramatic change of 138.71%. Those claiming two or more ethnicities also rose significantly from 1.28% to 1.88%. No changes were observed in the categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, with these groups remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.48% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.7% | 138.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.88% | 46.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.67% | 9.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |