Explore the Family Name Hirth
The meaning of Hirth
German: variant of Hirt. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Alois, Erwin, Helmut, Theresia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hirth has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hirth ranked 19,059th in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 19,480th, marking a change of -2.21%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased by 5.0% over this same decade, from 1,321 to 1,387. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of -4.08%, from 0.49 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,059 | #19,480 | -2.21% |
| Count | 1,321 | 1,387 | 5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirth
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Hirth surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the most significant increase was seen among those identifying as having two or more races, which rose by 57.89% to 1.80%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -18.03%, from 0.61 to 0.50. The majority of those with the Hirth surname identified as White, though this group saw a small decrease of -0.59% to 94.52%. The Hispanic population showed a slight decline of -4.68%, dropping to 2.24%. New data emerged in 2010 for those identifying as Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 0.58% and 0.36%, respectively, where there were previously no recorded incidences.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 94.52% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.24% | -4.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.8% | 57.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.5% | -18.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |