Explore the Family Name Hirshfield
The meaning of Hirshfield
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirschfeld. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman. German Gunter, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirshfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hirshfield has seen a slight decrease in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname, with 260 individuals carrying this family name. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 75,799 and the count of individuals slightly dropped to 254. This shift resulted in a decline of approximately 7.86% in ranking and a 2.31% drop in the total number of people named Hirshfield.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #75,799 | -7.86% |
| Count | 260 | 254 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirshfield
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hirshfield surname identify as White. In fact, from 2000 to 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White increased marginally from 95% to 96.06%. There was also a small emergence of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up nearly 2% of Hirshfields. However, there were no recorded changes in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 96.06% | 1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 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% |