Explore the Family Name Hirtz
The meaning of Hirtz
German: variant of Hirz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hirtz has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hirtz was ranked as the 52,827th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 64,200th position, representing a decrease of 21.53%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 368 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, marking a 15.76% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100k of the population with this surname fell from 0.14 to 0.11 over the same period - a drop of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #64,200 | -21.53% |
| Count | 368 | 310 | -15.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirtz
In regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Hirtz surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.83% of those with the surname identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 96.45% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Hirtz surname increased significantly from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010, a change of 89.71%. No individuals with the Hirtz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.45% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.58% | 89.71% |
| 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% |