Explore the Family Name Hirtle
The meaning of Hirtle
South German: variant of Hirtl, a diminutive of Hirt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirtle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hirtle has seen a significant decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 51,352 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 63,218, a decrease of over 23%. The count also reflects this trend, with the number of people bearing the surname falling from 381 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, a dip of approximately 17%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by around 21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #63,218 | -23.11% |
| Count | 381 | 316 | -17.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirtle
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hirtle surname identified as White, though there was a slight decline from 96.06% in 2000 to 94.3% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races. On the other hand, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.41% in 2000 to 4.75% in 2010, an increase of over 39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.3% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 4.75% | 39.3% |
| 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% |