Explore the Family Name Hirz
The meaning of Hirz
German: variant of Hirsch 1. Compare Hirtz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hirz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 84,310 and by 2010 it had dropped to 98,553—a change of -16.89%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals carrying the surname also fell from 207 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, marking a reduction of -11.11%. The proportion of the population with the Hirz surname per 100k people decreased by 25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #98,553 | -16.89% |
| Count | 207 | 184 | -11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirz
The ethnic identity associated with the Hirz surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.52% of those with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.74% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.52% | 96.74% | -2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |