Explore the Family Name Hirtzel
The meaning of Hirtzel
South German and Swiss German: variant of Hirzel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Compare Hartzell 1 and Hertzel 2.
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How common is the last name Hirtzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hirtzel has seen moderate increases in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 60,083 in popularity, which slightly improved to a rank of 60,045 by 2010 – a marginal rise of 0.06%. The number of individuals bearing the Hirtzel surname also grew from 314 to 336 within this decade, marking a 7.01% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #60,045 | 0.06% |
| Count | 314 | 336 | 7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirtzel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Hirtzel surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.77% of the Hirtzels identified as White, although this percentage dipped slightly to 96.43% in 2010. The remaining ethnic identities recorded negligible or no representation till 2010 when 2.08% of the Hirtzels reported a Hispanic identity. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.43% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 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% |